UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season

[Odusko]

Man city really showed what they are made of tonight,for not  allowing Real Madrid to defeat them,instead of a defeat, man city settled for a draw. This is a good result for city as they will be taking advantage of the second leg at home. The second leg should be a payback time to Real Madrid,because last year they sent city home from the semifinals. Real Madrid is the league favourite and this makes them more experienced in the league than city but I don't think that city will give it up to them the second time. What a classic equaliser goal from De Bruyne to still keep the city on track. So many yellow cards in the game Grealish and Carvajal were rivals in the match. One mistake that Real Madrid did was that they forgot how dangerous De Bruyne is and they put all their focus on Haaland

The truth is that the UEFA championship this season belongs to Manchester City, and even though their performance in today's match was a little bit out of formation, because for them to have allowed Real Madrid to obtain a 1 goal lead up till the second half of the match shows how weak their defense and attacking position are, because of not for luck that was on their side there could have not equalized the goal and the match could have ended in 1:0 in favor of Madrid.

[Captain Corporate]

I feel like there is a good chance City could win in the second game, that's a good thing that they got a tie in the first game when it was at Madrid. But I still think that there is a bit of an issue right now with what we have, it just doesn't feel like they played to their full strength. I mean think about it, Haaland had nearly no good positions, he had one header that was directly to goalkeeper, and he had one shot deflected by defense, but he created no big threat at all. I feel like Real suddenly became much better, and this is a troubling alarm for City. They need to look a lot better, dominate a lot more as well. Look at the first half hour of the game, how much better they were, and look at the other hour, they were not very close to each other. Real is great and all, but if City wants to win then they can't have any doubt in their minds.

[KTChampions]

Yes in the second half players Real Madrid were better. They are lucky in the first half Thibaut Courtois played very well, he saved some good opportunity that Manchester City had, but Kevin De Bruyne's shot in the second half was so fast he couldn't reach it. With this draw results, indeed Manchester City have an advantage because in the second leg they will be playing at home. The possibility for Real Madrid to win at there is very small, because previously Bayern Munich also can defeated with score 3-0.

How does troubled Bayern have anything to do with Real Madrid's chances? I don't think analogy is appropriate here. City will have a small advantage at home, but the pressure on them will be huge - they remember last year and all the previous years when they fell in the very late stages and still never won this tournament. Besides, a draw on the road doesn't mean anything right now, so the teams will be even in terms of the score.

[Stepstowealth]

Man city really showed what they are made of tonight,for not  allowing Real Madrid to defeat them,instead of a defeat, man city settled for a draw.

For Manchester City,they should not be so proud drawing a game with Real Madrid that everyone knows that are not as good as Manchester City are this season. If Manchester City are struggling to beat Real Madrid when they're not playing so well it means that they cannot beat Real Madrid on the day they played so well. Camavinga started at the back for Real Madrid, in the second leg, it is possible that he will play in DMF. Toni Kroos may also not start.

[Issa56]

Two powerful goals tonight from the brazilian and then also the belgian, the build up to city's goal was supposed to be checked by car but they failed to do that. Kevin with the assist of gundogan helped to equalize the match.

Both City and Madrid gave hundred percent tonight, it is the best result for the night, officiating officials was really not at their neutral best tonight. Arsenal fans supporting Madrid is something that made me laugh.

The two clubs played a fantastic match today, the two clubs score a very nice goal, the two club played a shot from distance to score their 1 goal, I wasn't expecting shot from Vinicius Junior, but he played a shot and Manchester city goal keeper tried his best to save it but unfortunately he couldn't, also De Bruyne K. Played a shot and I don't think their is any way in which Real Madrid goal keep can save the ball from scoring. The first leg of the game has ended successfully and the two club went away with 1 goal each, let's see what will happen in the second leg.

[Coyster]

What a wonderful game of football from both Real Madrid and Manchester City, now i can't wait for the second leg, another 90 minutes (and possibly 30 mins of extra time, plus penalties) to decide this tie and find out which of the two teams is going to the final in Istanbul. If i am to pick who was the better side tonight, i'd say it was Real Madrid, City held more of the possession, but they didn't look too dangerous when they got close to Madrid's box, but whenever Madrid approached City's box, it felt like something was going to happen (i don't know if it was because of the noise the fans were making). Well, at the Etihad City have the home advantage and hopefully their fans can come out and cheer them to victory.

[Smartvirus]

Real Madrid were much more effective at defending tonight unliked my expectation. There was Rüdiger in the defense line as well and I was doubting his performance. Because he hasn't been performing very consistently. However he defended Haaland in a really strong way. Alaba also prevented Haaland from scoring a goal by a big chance. The defense did a great job in this match as a result.

I didn't expect a draw from this match, I had hopes that Real Madrid would manage to pull out a win out of this first leg but, Manchester City understood the risk of letting Real Madrid have the first leg advantage.  The great whites aren't a team to hope on a come back from, as they can go ahead to undo you in the second half. This makes this first leg draw a good days  work for Pep and his boys.
De Bruyne is this good, comes through in big games, just when everyone else is having difficulty and it's game on for them in the second leg. It's not going to be any easy with Real Madrid going to the Etihad. Eliminating 2 EPL teams at there home would be the worst Real Madrid would do this season.

[Rigon]

The truth is that the UEFA championship this season belongs to Manchester City, and even though their performance in today's match was a little bit out of formation, because for them to have allowed Real Madrid to obtain a 1 goal lead up till the second half of the match shows how weak their defense and attacking position are, because of not for luck that was on their side there could have not equalized the goal and the match could have ended in 1:0 in favor of Madrid.

Real Madrid and Manchester City had to leave the field at the last minute with a 1:1 draw after performing brilliantly. Here in the Champions League, neither Real Madrid nor Manchester City have won the first leg of the semi-final.  In the first half, Real Madrid went ahead with a great goal by Vinicius, but in the second half, Cabin de Bruyne equalized the team with a great performance. However, many could not make any good predictions based on this game. I also could not give any prediction about who this match will be. Due to which I did not dare to participate in betting on this match. But today's match could never have imagined that it would end in a draw.  I thought Real Madrid would win this match today because they had a very good start.

[Wiwo]

Yes in the second half players Real Madrid were better. They are lucky in the first half Thibaut Courtois played very well, he saved some good opportunity that Manchester City had, but Kevin De Bruyne's shot in the second half was so fast he couldn't reach it. With this draw results, indeed Manchester City have an advantage because in the second leg they will be playing at home. The possibility for Real Madrid to win at there is very small, because previously Bayern Munich also can defeated with score 3-0.

How does troubled Bayern have anything to do with Real Madrid's chances? I don't think the analogy is appropriate here. The city will have a small advantage at home, but the pressure on them will be huge - they remember last year and all the previous years when they fell in the very late stages and still never won this tournament. Besides, a draw on the road doesn't mean anything right now, so the teams will be even in terms of the score.

City has a lot to do even though the return leg will be played at home for them,  but even at that, the chances for Manchester City to win at home are still slim, and judging from the history of Madrid vs City encounters,  it always ends in real Madrid favour, but all the same, since football is full of unexpected results, it's no longer easy to predict match results at this stage of the champion league.

But I still have high hopes for Manchester city to lift the trophy in this season, because they are better prepared than any other team in this season, and that can be seen in their game's performance.,  e.g today's match where Manchester city was able to take such an equalization in the second half of the match.

[Iroh]

Two powerful goals tonight from the brazilian and then also the belgian, the build up to city's goal was supposed to be checked by car but they failed to do that. Kevin with the assist of gundogan helped to equalize the match.

Both City and Madrid gave hundred percent tonight, it is the best result for the night, officiating officials was really not at their neutral best tonight. Arsenal fans supporting Madrid is something that made me laugh.

Two beautiful goals scored by both sides. Goals scored by precise hard shots. I don’t think the goal scored by Manchester City needed a VAR check. Both teams gave their all and managed to each score a goal. I had expected more goals in the game but both sides held their own and defended like crazy.
Arsenal fans supporting Real Madrid is in my opinion, only natural. Obviously Arsenal fans aren’t happy with Man City overtaking and going ahead of them in the first place on the EPL table. So I guess they would gladly support the opposition.

I for one would love to see Manchester City win the Champions League. The second leg would hopefully turn out in City’s favor.

[makishart]

Manchester city was quite dominating the match over real madrid at that match. Real madrid was able making goal from vini and city from de bruyne. As you can see that if how city was always using de bruyne as the key player.
The next leg gonna be even harder for real madrid caused by it was not able maximizing the chance. I think that the winner from this leg gonna face intermilan in the final. Intermilan is also very strong team right now.

Italian team is still having chance to win UCL this season. It's quite disappointing result from real madrid at this moment.
If it's not curtois and real madrid may be losing against city. Curtois is very good keeper who was blocking any shots that came from city.

[JoyMarsha]

Man city really showed what they are made of tonight,for not  allowing Real Madrid to defeat them,instead of a defeat, man city settled for a draw. This is a good result for city as they will be taking advantage of the second leg at home. The second leg should be a payback time to Real Madrid,because last year they sent city home from the semifinals. Real Madrid is the league favourite and this makes them more experienced in the league than city but I don't think that city will give it up to them the second time. What a classic equaliser goal from De Bruyne to still keep the city on track. So many yellow cards in the game Grealish and Carvajal were rivals in the match. One mistake that Real Madrid did was that they forgot how dangerous De Bruyne is and they put all their focus on Haaland

The truth is that the UEFA championship this season belongs to Manchester City, and even though their performance in today's match was a little bit out of formation, because for them to have allowed Real Madrid to obtain a 1 goal lead up till the second half of the match shows how weak their defense and attacking position are, because of not for luck that was on their side there could have not equalized the goal and the match could have ended in 1:0 in favor of Madrid.

Real Madrid and Manchester City were evenly matched. Both teams did a good job of playing and defending against the opponent. Haaland was entirely knocked out of the game. He doesn't put the defense of Real Madrid under much pressure. Real Madrid would have won if it weren't for Kelvin Bruyne's goal, which drew the game.

A draw is preferable to a defeat for Manchester City. Real Madrid was playing at home, therefore I was expecting at least a win or a draw for them. Because no matter how excellent a team is better than them, they hardly ever lose in champions league matches at home.

Manchester City needs to win the champions league at all costs, and must now demonstrate this in the second leg. Real Madrid must continue to play strong defense like they did today, otherwise, Manchester City will overwhelm them with goals.

[Josefjix]

Man city really showed what they are made of tonight,for not  allowing Real Madrid to defeat them,instead of a defeat, man city settled for a draw. This is a good result for city as they will be taking advantage of the second leg at home. The second leg should be a payback time to Real Madrid,because last year they sent city home from the semifinals. Real Madrid is the league favourite and this makes them more experienced in the league than city but I don't think that city will give it up to them the second time. What a classic equaliser goal from De Bruyne to still keep the city on track. So many yellow cards in the game Grealish and Carvajal were rivals in the match. One mistake that Real Madrid did was that they forgot how dangerous De Bruyne is and they put all their focus on Haaland

The truth is that the UEFA championship this season belongs to Manchester City, and even though their performance in today's match was a little bit out of formation, because for them to have allowed Real Madrid to obtain a 1 goal lead up till the second half of the match shows how weak their defense and attacking position are, because of not for luck that was on their side there could have not equalized the goal and the match could have ended in 1:0 in favor of Madrid.

They lack experience, and I'm not sure why Pep didn't make a substitution when the team was down and needed some force on the right wing, he's known for gambling with his team when it matters, and what he did today just proves that, his lucky to have gotten a point in Spain, it might not be the same story in the return leg, he needs to be careful of Real Madrid, CL is their playground, and they know how to cause upset when least expected. If they can beat Real Madrid, I don't see any other team stopping them from winning the trophy.

[asriloni]

They lack experience, and I'm not sure why Pep didn't make a substitution when the team was down and needed some force on the right wing, he's known for gambling with his team when it matters, and what he did today just proves that, his lucky to have gotten a point in Spain, it might not be the same story in the return leg, he needs to be careful of Real Madrid, CL is their playground, and they know how to cause upset when least expected. If they can beat Real Madrid, I don't see any other team stopping them from winning the trophy.

Pep knew that if it was facing real marid. Pep just try to use the best form of manchester city to face it. Doing wrong substitution is sometime will able to make the team to get blunder. Real madrid is a team that can use even a small chance to be converted into the goals. As you can see that pep was using all of its best players in manchester city. pep just try to anticipate the result from last season to happen again. That's why there was no substitution happened in manchester city.

We cannot underestimate Madrid even if it is playing away. So many times real madrid was able making the situation to be difference when the club is playing away against another team.

Haaland seems rarely get a chance for that.

[TelolettOm]

It's quite understandable why Manchester City is the favorite and not Real Madrid, maybe the assessment is how the two teams perform in domestic matches, where Manchester City has appeared more impressive than Real Madrid, which this season has failed to defend the LaLiga title, Man City has not even lost in the EPL in the last few matches they have always scored at least 2-4 in every game in contrast to Real Madrid, sometimes they can lose to a team they think they will beat easily so doubts arise.

I know it, people think Man City is the favorite because they performed better in EPL. While Real Madrid performed unexpectedly during this season, they failed to win La Liga title. But I don't think the performance in the league can determine which team qualifies for the final round. You must remember that Napoli was eliminated by AC Milan although Napoli performance was impressive in Serie A. It simply indicates that domestic performance can't guarantee anything.

We already watched Leg 1 (Real Madrid vs Man City). The result was a draw, Real Madrid 1 vs 1 Man City. Man City didn't look very dominated the match, the stats showed Real Madrid has more shoot attempts. Now, people must understand why they mustn't underestimate Real Madrid in UCL. Even if Leg 2 will be held in Man City home, no guarantee that Man City will secure the final round spot.

[Bobrox]

I know it, people think Man City is the favorite because they performed better in EPL. While Real Madrid performed unexpectedly during this season, they failed to win La Liga title. But I don't think the performance in the league can determine which team qualifies for the final round. You must remember that Napoli was eliminated by AC Milan although Napoli performance was impressive in Serie A. It simply indicates that domestic performance can't guarantee anything.

We already watched Leg 1 (Real Madrid vs Man City). The result was a draw, Real Madrid 1 vs 1 Man City. Man City didn't look very dominated the match, the stats showed Real Madrid has more shoot attempts. Now, people must understand why they mustn't underestimate Real Madrid in UCL. Even if Leg 2 will be held in Man City home, no guarantee that Man City will secure the final round spot.

All predictable are wrong about some sportsbook favorite for Manchester City winning match last night because the result is draw, its seems not fair when compare Real Madrid underperform in La Liga will bring impact for Champion League. Last night although not dominance with ball possession but Real Madrid success managed awhile on first half and Kevin de Bruyne scored on second half for Manchester City.

Learned from Napoli eliminated by AC Milan has consistent performance in domestic league and success winning scudetto but they can't lead to semifinal stage, mentality and experienced will talk more than how consistent performance in domestic league can't help any team will have good perform in Champion League.

[EarnOnVictor]

Man city really showed what they are made of tonight,for not  allowing Real Madrid to defeat them,instead of a defeat, man city settled for a draw. This is a good result for city as they will be taking advantage of the second leg at home. The second leg should be a payback time to Real Madrid,because last year they sent city home from the semifinals. Real Madrid is the league favourite and this makes them more experienced in the league than city but I don't think that city will give it up to them the second time. What a classic equaliser goal from De Bruyne to still keep the city on track. So many yellow cards in the game Grealish and Carvajal were rivals in the match. One mistake that Real Madrid did was that they forgot how dangerous De Bruyne is and they put all their focus on Haaland

The truth is that the UEFA championship this season belongs to Manchester City, and even though their performance in today's match was a little bit out of formation, because for them to have allowed Real Madrid to obtain a 1 goal lead up till the second half of the match shows how weak their defense and attacking position are, because of not for luck that was on their side there could have not equalized the goal and the match could have ended in 1:0 in favor of Madrid.

You are too affirmative with the winning of Man City, they are my favourite as well but I will always put a factor of safety to my support. As you can see what happened yesterday in the first leg of the semi-final, all believed that it would be easy for the club (Man City), but in reality, it wasn't. If not for luck as you said, it could have been another thing against them.

Well, Real Madrid has proven to be a qualified contender and I will not undermine them in the UCL. This first leg would have dropped many tickets and the second leg might be tougher for the two sides.

[famososMuertos]

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What a magnificent goal from De Bruyne on the 67th minites to equalise the game for his side. It was a good second half for city as they were able to put themselves back into the game,after the first half. Manchester city really tried their best in this match because all the players played 90mins with no substitute.

Real Madrid also tried in creating chances but it wasn't easy for them to score the second time,since their tactics didn't give them a win. The game is still open for both teams to have the opportunity to qualify to the finals during the second leg that will be played in Etihad stadium. That game will determine the winner, I just hope that the second leg wouldn't end up to be a penalty shoot out because both clubs are very strong. Real Madrid can win anywhere,either at home or away.
Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester city

Hi, Frankolala

I don't know if you saw Modric's reaction when Bruyne's goal happens, it that tells you the passion with which the Madrid players play, a guy who has practically won everything with Real Madrid, it's not that the others don't have it, but those extra emotions are what put RM in an additional plus for the next game.

I don't think we will have penalties, it will be an open game, the pressure is more on the side of the MCI.

[Cantsay]

We already watched Leg 1 (Real Madrid vs Man City). The result was a draw, Real Madrid 1 vs 1 Man City. Man City didn't look very dominated the match, the stats showed Real Madrid has more shoot attempts. Now, people must understand why they mustn't underestimate Real Madrid in UCL. Even if Leg 2 will be held in Man City home, no guarantee that Man City will secure the final round spot.

I missed the match owing to some pressing matters that required my attention, but I'll surely stream the recorded or replay when I'm free today; although I was able to follow the livescores, I wouldn't say I expected the outcome.

The stats show that they did not dominate as much as they did in their encounter against Osasuna, but the reason is obvious.
My wager was for Man City to win. I considered betting on a draw but opted to ignore it and go for only Man City to win, which backfired. If you conduct a quick survey, you'll notice that the majority of gamblers either bet on Man City to win or Real Madrid to win. Only a few chose to draw.

[Fara Chan]

What a wonderful game of football from both Real Madrid and Manchester City, now i can't wait for the second leg, another 90 minutes (and possibly 30 mins of extra time, plus penalties) to decide this tie and find out which of the two teams is going to the final in Istanbul. If i am to pick who was the better side tonight, i'd say it was Real Madrid, City held more of the possession, but they didn't look too dangerous when they got close to Madrid's box, but whenever Madrid approached City's box, it felt like something was going to happen (i don't know if it was because of the noise the fans were making). Well, at the Etihad City have the home advantage and hopefully their fans can come out and cheer them to victory.

The results of the 1st leg match played at Santiago Barnabeu ended in a draw. Both teams have shown a quality game that is quite entertaining. Leg 2 will be played at the Etihad Stadium, this is predicted to be very profitable for Manchester City to win. But it must be known that Real Madrid will not be easily tamed, they will still fight until the end.

Manchester City is indeed very ambitious to be able to qualify for the final and reach the championship. With players who are qualified enough, it is natural for City to be superior. But Real Madrid, with a wealth of experience, also wants to add to their collection of Champions League titles, so Ancelotti remains optimistic even though his team is not so favored.