Unexpectedly, top pairs before the 1/8 finals. If the pairs were not determined by the teams' positions in the tournament table, I would think that City once again somehow influenced the draw - they always get the easiest opponents from season to season (as long as it is possible).
I don't even know what to think about the Real - Bayern pair, both teams are far from optimal form, so any little thing can affect the final result. Real will be a slight favorite, but I'm not at all sure of their victory.
Not this time anyways... with their current for I doubt they would be able to take out either Realmadrid or Bayern Munich, so it's just a matter of time they get disqualified(anything can happen though it's still a game
).Realmadrid Bayern Munich pair is an unexpected one for me aswell, i will love to see this two team in the round of 16 but now one of the have to leave, what are the odds... i believe Realmadrid should hit it.
This will be a difficult battle in thebucl because the playoffs will not be simple because some tough clubs will most likely face each other before having the possibility to qualify for the round of 16th in the ucl. If Real Madrid faces Manchester City, one of them will undoubtedly win, reducing the pressure on Liverpool to win the Champions League because only Manchester City and Real Madrid are preventing other clubs from winning the trophy, and anyone who is disqualified will relieve the pressure, and if both play in the round of 16, Liverpool will be the favorite to win the title over Barcelona. I will wish that Manchester City does not encounter Real Madrid in the competition right now so that the ucl will still be tough and have tough clubs in the round 16th. Currently now know one can predict who to win or lose in this stags. thing they finish the draws and knows which club will face each other in the playoffs. Is more better Manchester city to face Bayern Munich then facing real madrid in this playoffs stages.