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I have no idea why many people keep mentioning Luka Modric, this guy is really overrated.

He's already old, you can see his performance isn't that good anymore like the last year. Real Madrid currently depends on Kroos and Valverde, there's no other player has stable performance like both of them. Ancelotti will put a big hope to Camavinga and Tchouameni for playing this big match, since it looks like a gambling, I don't really believe they will beat Manchester City.

Manchester City has De Bruyne, Gundongan, Rodri and Silva, four of them are in the same level like Kroos and Valverde.

Although I am aware that Manchester City has talented players this season to defeat any of their opponents, Real Madrid also has midfielders like Modric and Kroos, along with some defensive players like Alaba and Rudiger, who are very smart to play as we do. I would like you to keep in mind that this is a game, and Real Madrid play a surprise game occasionally.
Real Madrid may be defeated by Manchester City, but it won't be an easy victory like that. Luka Modric won't be present for the first leg, I believe, due to his injury.

For sure, we can't be sure about the starting eleven that these two teams will play, but if these two teams don't have problems with their players. that means, the two coaches will lower their core squad. this fight, obviously will show a very interesting fight. In fact, I don't even dare to assume too much about the tactics that will be applied by either Pep Guardiola or Carlo Ancelotti.

It's just that, if I refer to the statistics and the matches played by these two teams. most likely, there won't be much change for Madrid. apparently, Madrid stick with the 4-3-3 pattern. while City is a little difficult to predict, but it seems there are 3 scenarios, it can be a 3-2-4-1 pattern, 3-3-1-3, or 4-3-3, it all depends on the needs and what strategy will be Pep apply. well my guess, City will dominate the game more. I mean, City will be more in control of ball possession. either away or home matches. in this fight, we will see which team will be luckier. because if you talk based on data and statistics, City is more favored. but for sure, this fight still has a time lag. the two coaches, will continue to observe and look for the weak points of their opponents.