Real Madrid vs Manchester City
One of the most exhilarating games of the European season is ready to enter its second chapter. Manchester City hold the slight advantage but it’s pretty much an even slate.
The champions of La Liga have been an irresistible force. Their league opponents were no match for the mastery of Karim Benzema who has proved even deadlier in the Champions League. The veteran striker has scored nine goals in four matches, with two consecutive hat-tricks. Benzema is undoubtedly Madrid’s most lethal weapon.
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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 2, 2022
City found out the same to deadly effect. Carlo Ancelotti knows that his defence will be a bit suspect and they cannot afford to get into another goal fest. Madrid will be buoyed by their home crowd and will be the favourites to make it through, given their history. However, it will not come easy at all over the 90 minutes.
The defending English champions are fighting on two fronts. City are just a point ahead of Liverpool in the race for the Premier League. They raced out to a two-goal lead against Madrid but were pegged back at the end. Pep Guardiola’s reactions during the match summed up the situation.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) May 2, 2022
The Catalan knew that it was important to kill off the game early on. City wasted some good chances in the first half and were made to pay for them. Nevertheless, the tie is slightly in their favour. The one-goal lead can prove to be a gamechanger if their defence stands firm. This will be a great chance for City to make their second consecutive Champions League final.
Team news
Casemiro will return and provide a much needed boost to the defensive side of things. David Alaba has been ruled out after being substituted in the first leg.
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