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IMO, in terms of play, Manchester City is almost always consistent when playing in the UCL. If we flashback to the quarter-finals when these two teams met last season, in the two meetings Man City always dominated and controlled the course of the match. Unfortunately, at that time City had to be eliminated. This season City is still a strong team, they are one of the potential challengers in this competition to win the championship trophy. Same as Real Madrid, which has a very competitive team. It's just that Don Carlo did not strengthen the depth of his defenders. Personally, their defense can have an impact when meeting a strong opponent.
So is Real Madrid's midfielder, although in terms of players they are great midfielders. However, without Kroos for now it has quite an impact even though Madrid will be able to condition him. If I have to try to speculate based on personal assumptions, especially if these two teams are brought together again, whether it's in a crucial round phase. For now, I still say that Man City will be more dominant and control the course of the match when they meet Madrid. However, no matter which team wins, it is worth watching because it will definitely be exciting. By the way, the competition hasn't even started yet and let's wait and see.
I agree - Manchester City is a really exciting team and they can control matches like no other. Real Madrid does not look good on paper right now, but they do turn into beasts every time they play in the UEFA Champions League , and that is something you can always bet on.
But the way Pep has developed the Manchester City team is insane, the team has every quality you can possibly look for. I think Pep's time at Manchester City is nearing an end, which leads to the fact that he might try to give this season a story like "one last time" - where he goes for all the glory, like a last ride.
We might see on the knockout stages of the UCL, where we see City facing Real Madrid once again, and this calls for a great show every single time. Pep's tactical masterclass against Carlo's insane magic of using individual brilliance and short moments of magic just does wonders to the game.