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Board Gambling discussion
Re: UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season
by
Noruka
on 23/02/2023, 18:00:55 UTC
Manchester City did not play badly in the first half, but they conceded in the second half. Leipzig defended well and did not concede many goals, which is a success for them. I won't be surprised if we see a surprise result in the second match. Everyone thinks that Manchester City will easily win their home game, but if Leipzig has a good strategy, they can win the game
Leipzig are not a bad club, but like everyone else I think they will be unlucky in the return game. Manchester City have played poor away games recently, but they play much better at home. Although even in the last match their stats were better than Leipzig's. I think they can win the next game, although I agree that the unexpected outcome of the match cannot be ruled out.
Leipzig success in holding Manchester City to a draw is proof that their club really has the motivation not to be daunted by Manchester City's achievements. From these results, it is certain that leg 2 will be a mature consideration for Leipzig. At least they are very careful even though it is difficult to beat Manchester City at home later. Pep Guardiola said they were disappointed with this result because they saw that their players were not very effective in attack. Haaland also did not perform optimally in that match. The absence of Kevin De Bruyne has had a major impact on Manchester City's attack sector. Mahrez needs the right ball supply and that has to be Kevin De Bruyne.

The pressure and expectations are now all on Manchester City. They want and must win the Champions League finally. Leipzig would have hoped for a win, but that would have been too much I think considering how the game went. But now they can play a game almost free of pressure. Nobody "expects" Leipzig to beat Manchester City, but at the same time they know that if they also have some luck along with a strong performance, it is not impossible for them to win that game. Or to make it into a penalty shootout.