Quote from: rahmad2nd on Today at 06:35:05 PM

Quote from: Lannakosa on Today at 02:25:14 PM

I have little doubt that City will score, because they have no other choice and they have a good attack, but I also think that they will concede, and perhaps more than once. Guardiola has been pessimistic about his team for the rest of this season, and it is difficult to fight such an attitude, especially against Real, who clearly have the goal of winning this tournament again. At best, City can count on a draw in the second leg.

Yes, we have no doubt that City's front line is sharp, there is no doubt that Haaland is a very dangerous striker. Unfortunately, their defense is fragile, easily penetrated by the opposing team and it seems that City's defenders are like mediocre players. It seems that City really has to renew their players, whether the defense line and some players who are 30+. In the second leg, Real Madrid is clearly much more favored, I don't know what plan Pep Guardiola will implement. Rodri's absence seems to add to Manchester City's poor performance, usually Rodri is a pivot that can be relied on. But now Manchester City is like a mediocre team, they often concede goals even to mediocre teams. I'm not sure what to speculate about in the second leg, because Madrid will not allow City to score goals like in the first leg. Let's see how City plays their match at the Santiago Bernabeu, whether they continue to play badly or can turn things around.

I would say their midfielders are also not in a very good position. Along with the defenders, their midfielders are not performing well. To play against a team like Real Madrid, every department must be strong and precise. The comforting thing is that Real Madrid's defense is quite weak, which is why they are fighting for Round 16 today. In the second leg, we might see Real Madrid dominate as well, although off the field, they will definitely have the upper hand. The home advantage and being 1 goal ahead from the first leg gives Real Madrid about a 70%+ chance of winning. To be 100% sure of the outcome, we will have to wait until the end of the match. I am assuming Man City will go back home.