HERE IS WHY REAL MADRID will DESTROY MAN CITY😱
Quarterfinal final - that's how they call the showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City, the first leg of which will take place on Tuesday, April 9 at the Santiago Bernabeu!
These two teams are considered big favorites in the Champions League, and the side that defeats its opponent will have the best chance of winning the trophy. In this video, we'll give you 5 reasons why Blancos will defeat the defending champions and leave Pep Guardiola on the sidelines of the tournament. So subscribe to the channel and let's get started!
Time
In games between two elite teams of roughly equal level, details play an important role. And the time a team has to prepare for a particular game is one of the most crucial elements.
Real Madrid have a huge advantage here. The team played their last match on March 31st against Athletic and has 9 days to prepare for the clash with Man City. In this gap between the games against Bilbao and City, Ancelotti's team has no matches at all.
For City, the picture is catastrophic. Having played their match on March 31, like Real Madrid, the Citizens faced Aston Villa on April 3 and still have a match against Crystal Palace on April 6. Two grueling league games at a time when the opponent is quietly preparing for the UCL match.
In addition, the match will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu and the citizens will have to travel to Spain immediately after their trip to London for the match against Crystal Palace, having only 2 days between these matches. Wow...
Besides, the home stadium factor will play into Real's hands. Like this video if you are shocked by the difference in the conditions of the teams' preparation for the game!
Haaland and KDB in trouble
The second factor that speaks against City is the fitness of their leaders. Recently, something has been wrong with Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne.
In the last 6 Premier League matches, the star duo has only 2 goals and 1 assist combined. This is shockingly low for the level to which Erling and Kevin have accustomed us.
Former Manchester United player and pundit Roy Keane criticized Haaland after the match against Arsenal.
In front of goal he’s the best in the world but his general play, for such a player, is so poor. And I don’t just mean today. He’s almost like a League Two player, - Roy said.
The only player who looks ready to give Real Madrid a fight is Phil Foden. But whether this is enough is a rhetorical question.
On top of that, Antonio Rüdiger comes to the game fully prepared. The German is one of those center-backs who knows how to take Erling out of the game. He is strong and fast, and on top of that he is annoying.
Remember, last year, when City came to the Bernabeu, Rüdiger pocketed Haaland, and this footage went viral. It was obvious how uncomfortable the Norwegian was facing the defender.
That match ended with a 1-1 score, with De Bruyne scoring for City, and Erling seemingly not even participating in the game. Do you remember what happened in the second match? That's right, Rüdiger remained on the bench, and City destroyed the opponent with a score of 4-0.
So, the poor form of Haaland and De Bruyne, along with Rüdiger's readiness, make the overall picture not very good for City. Theoretically, we can expect some surprises from Pep to shake up the team and bring it out of prostration. Knowing him, we may not see Erling or Kevin at the Bernabeu from the first minutes, although it sounds ridiculous now.
No Walker, no party
Another problem for Manchester City is that Kyle Walker is unlikely to help the citizens at Bernabeu.
The doctor said that Kyle Walker will not be ready to play against Real Madrid next week. But, Kyle is Kyle… and he has special genetics. The doctor said it was quite serious. But Kyle is Kyle! - Pep mysteriously answered the question about the player's availability.
You may think that Walker's absence will not be a decisive thing, but that's not actually true.
The Kyle factor is the key to keeping Vinicius Junior quiet. His phenomenal pace allows him to stand up to the Brazilian on equal terms and take him out of the game. Let's recall the meeting between these clubs two years ago, when Real Madrid defeated Man City 6-5 on aggregate.
The thing is that Real did not score any of the 6 goals against City while Walker was on the pitch. In the first game at the Etihad, when the Citizens won 4-3, Kyle did not play due to injury.
And in the second leg, City were winning 1-0 with Kyle on the pitch. Then the right-back got injured and came off, with Real Madrid pulling off that legendary comeback, scoring three goals against Ederson.
Holding back Vinicius is not just about holding back one player, but also about hurting the team's entire attacking potential. Without Kyle Walker, it will be extremely difficult for the Citizens to do so.
2 июн 2024
