Quote from: fuguebtc on September 08, 2024, 09:01:55 PM

Quote from: rahmad2nd on September 07, 2024, 05:23:25 PM

Quote from: fuguebtc on September 07, 2024, 02:10:53 PM

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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.

I tried to check the meeting of these two teams, but it seems that Manchester City and Real Madrid did not meet in the group stage. That's good, at least if these two teams qualify, both have the potential to advance to the next rounds. If these two teams meet later, I try to imagine how the match will go. We know very well that Madrid has a very competitive team, but City is rich in tactics and strategies. Pep will always instruct his team to control the ball more in the middle of the field. The goal is, they want to have more players and can rotate each other to find empty space so that one player can stab the heart of the opponent's defense. However, with the players that El Real has, their counterattacks are very dangerous. They do it quickly every time there is an opportunity, like when Camavingga dribbled the ball from the defense and passed several City players. Unfortunately, Madrid has one weakness, namely a qualified midfielder. It doesn't mean that the available players are not talented, but losing Kroos who is often the driving force of the attack will have a big impact without his presence. As for Luca Modric, he can't play fully because of his age. In addition, Madrid players must recover quickly from their injuries. especially, some of their defenders. In the City camp, Gundohan's return will be very helpful for Pep Guardiola. In addition, Pep has Savinho who can be relied on. Well, this is based on my personal analysis. At least, let's just wait if these two teams will be met in a more crucial phase.