UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season

[Razmirraz]

I see Manchester City becoming the dominant side in this game instead of Real Madrid, they got more formidable midfield and wingers to operate in this game more than Madrid do, but in other hands Real Madrid is well known for their ability to contain any amount of pressure coming from their opponent side which they did during the second leg match between them and Chelsea in the first half game and would finally sort their way out in winning at the end.

Manchester city are well prepared to dominate in this match, because they will not allow what happened in the last tournament to happen in this tournament than to use their potential skills to eliminate Real Madrid with many goals so that people will believe that they remain the strongest team in the champion league competition. Based on what happened between Chelsea and Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, showed that Real Madrid performance will not help them to defeat Manchester city in this semi-final. I believe, Erling Haaland will definitely showcase some tactics that will make him to score goals that will bring victory to Manchester city to move to final.

4 May Manchester City will face West Ham and 6 May face Leeds in the Premier League, then on 10 May Manchester City will face Real Madrid. In seven days Manchester City will play three matches at once, a busy schedule makes Guardiola have to be able to maintain the quality of Manchester City games such as when they beat Arsenal and Fulham.
Real Madrid is not an easy opponent to beat, but with the condition of Manchester City's front line which is in its best form, Real Madrid must focus on defense.

Real Madrid have conceded 6 times in their last two matches, the fragility of the defense can be exploited by Manchester City, especially since the current striker is very sharp in the opponent's defense area. Ancelotti must immediately solve the problems his team is facing in the defensive area if he doesn't want Manchester City to humiliate Real Madrid like when they were defeated by Girona.

[klidex]

I see Manchester City becoming the dominant side in this game instead of Real Madrid, they got more formidable midfield and wingers to operate in this game more than Madrid do, but in other hands Real Madrid is well known for their ability to contain any amount of pressure coming from their opponent side which they did during the second leg match between them and Chelsea in the first half game and would finally sort their way out in winning at the end.

Manchester city are well prepared to dominate in this match, because they will not allow what happened in the last tournament to happen in this tournament than to use their potential skills to eliminate Real Madrid with many goals so that people will believe that they remain the strongest team in the champion league competition. Based on what happened between Chelsea and Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, showed that Real Madrid performance will not help them to defeat Manchester city in this semi-final. I believe, Erling Haaland will definitely showcase some tactics that will make him to score goals that will bring victory to Manchester city to move to final.

Manchester City's success in the English league made almost everyone favor Manchester City over Real Madrid.
But in fact, if you look at the matches completed by these two teams, Manchester City is superior to all the performances of its players and City has reliable players like Haaland who are ready to take the City team to the final round in this UCL.

[rahmad2nd]

Madrid is the biggest team in the champions league but I'm certain Man City will be the winner of this particular tie and if Man City survives Madrid they will win anybody they play in the final between Inter Milan and AC Milan.

The biggest possibility of Real Madrid can beat Manchester City is through penalty, Courtois is on different level than Moraes. I don't see many great saves by Moraes during penalty, he mostly show a good performance about his counter attack strategy and accurate long pass.

Manchester City need to be offensive as score as much as possible in order to prevent from penalty shootout.

If we refer to the strength of the team, I see that City is one level above Madrid. "for now" but that doesn't mean I underestimate Los Blancos. I speak from my personal point of view. IMO, the probability that City has is higher than Madrid, both in the first leg, let alone in the second. by the way, I am referring based on the data and statistics of these two teams. well, regarding what happened in the match later, we will find out after the match is held. so, what we are saying at this time is nothing more than opinion and predictions that may not necessarily happen.

Speaking of Madrid, the first leg of the match will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu. this match should have been a momentum for Madrid to subvert its opponent in front of its own public. it's just that, City is a team that is on fire. I assume, City will be more in control of the ball possession. IMO, this match cannot be separated from which team is luckier. To be honest, I'm looking forward to the battle between the two giants of the Premier League and La Liga.

[BitcoinAccepted]

Next week it's that time again and we're going to look at the semi-finals of the CL. The first game is Real Madrid - Manchester City and that is also the most exciting game in my opinion. 2 teams that like to play football and are known for their scoring ability. That said, I thought last year was a bit disappointing in terms of goals. In Manchester it only became 1-0 for Manchester City, and in Madrid it was 0-1 in favor of Manchester until the 90th minute. 3 minutes later it was 2-1, but still, still only 3 goals. I think we will see more goals tomorrow and probably more than 4 goals in 2 matches. Real Madrid are no longer in top form in the league, but in the CL they often have a different level and style of play than in the league. Not very strange either, because in the league they are favorites every game except when they play against Barcelona.

[Cookdata]

Manchester city are well prepared to dominate in this match, because they will not allow what happened in the last tournament to happen in this tournament than to use their potential skills to eliminate Real Madrid with many goals so that people will believe that they remain the strongest team in the champion league competition. Based on what happened between Chelsea and Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, showed that Real Madrid performance will not help them to defeat Manchester city in this semi-final. I believe, Erling Haaland will definitely showcase some tactics that will make him to score goals that will bring victory to Manchester city to move to final.

I will beg the differ on this your thought on this game, real madrid are a very efficient team when it comes to the champions and they have proven this over the years. No doubt about Manchester city been very strong but only the strength of a team cannot win a game Manchester city will have to clever enough to have a tactics that can out do this experience Madrid side. If Manchester city decide to come all out and attack then Madrid can definitely hit on counter attack with the likes of vinicuis jnr who has been for his excellent play along the wing.

At this point, everyone is free to make their predictions but one thing is sure, they may be weak in Spain league but they are the best in this Champions League, and in 8 days, we will know anyone that will win the first leg. However, I have been trying to see if there are any errors Manchester City has done in their last matches even when they are winning, I couldn't find any and that gives me fear of what they will do or maybe I'm overthinking it, who knows if Real Madrid will score early goals like 2 goals in the early match to maintain the league for the rest of the match, I know this is hard but I believe they can do it.

[Jody.Drummer]

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Now more and more are making Manchster City the favorites in this game

Bookmakers agree to this as City is currently at 2.20 while Real Madrid is at 3.20. This is quite a huge statement considering the first leg will be held at Santiago Bernabeu. The other thing is that RM could be more focused on winning this since the gap in La Liga is too wide.

I fancy a draw at 3.55. I don't usually rely on past history but this could be another one of those games where we expected too much but ends up goalless or just one goal each.

Actually I'm quite hesitant to make a bet even though Manchester City is the favourite, because as you said, Madrid is playing at home and the Bernabeu is still quite haunted for a club from England until now. So this can also be used as an excuse to be in Madrid, especially with their odds conditions.
There are still 2 matches before they meet and I think for now I will continue to wait and see the progress of the two because it is possible that in these 2 matches there will be some unexpected events such as player injuries which might make the odds change later.

[swogerino]

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Now more and more are making Manchster City the favorites in this game

Bookmakers agree to this as City is currently at 2.20 while Real Madrid is at 3.20. This is quite a huge statement considering the first leg will be held at Santiago Bernabeu. The other thing is that RM could be more focused on winning this since the gap in La Liga is too wide.

I fancy a draw at 3.55. I don't usually rely on past history but this could be another one of those games where we expected too much but ends up goalless or just one goal each.

Actually I'm quite hesitant to make a bet even though Manchester City is the favourite, because as you said, Madrid is playing at home and the Bernabeu is still quite haunted for a club from England until now. So this can also be used as an excuse to be in Madrid, especially with their odds conditions.
There are still 2 matches before they meet and I think for now I will continue to wait and see the progress of the two because it is possible that in these 2 matches there will be some unexpected events such as player injuries which might make the odds change later.

I think this time Manchester City won't make the same mistake when they thought last year that they were already qualified and relaxed against Real Madrid who exactly at Bernabeu scored two fast goals to achieve the qualification and leaving Manchester City completely shocked.I think this time they have learned the lesson and in the hard way so most likely they will go and try to assure the qualification since the first leg,in fact is favorable when you are playing the first leg away and you know as a team you have a super quality so I think they are going to win in Madrid and also in the return leg,they simply are on fire and I have seen Real games,they are not the same and for me Real has very few chances to qualify further.

[Fivestar4everMVP]

Manchester city are well prepared to dominate in this match, because they will not allow what happened in the last tournament to happen in this tournament than to use their potential skills to eliminate Real Madrid with many goals so that people will believe that they remain the strongest team in the champion league competition. Based on what happened between Chelsea and Real Madrid in the quarter-finals, showed that Real Madrid performance will not help them to defeat Manchester city in this semi-final. I believe, Erling Haaland will definitely showcase some tactics that will make him to score goals that will bring victory to Manchester city to move to final.

I will beg the differ on this your thought on this game, real madrid are a very efficient team when it comes to the champions and they have proven this over the years. No doubt about Manchester city been very strong but only the strength of a team cannot win a game Manchester city will have to clever enough to have a tactics that can out do this experience Madrid side. If Manchester city decide to come all out and attack then Madrid can definitely hit on counter attack with the likes of vinicuis jnr who has been for his excellent play along the wing.

At this point, everyone is free to make their predictions but one thing is sure, they may be weak in Spain league but they are the best in this Champions League, and in 8 days, we will know anyone that will win the first leg. However, I have been trying to see if there are any errors Manchester City has done in their last matches even when they are winning, I couldn't find any and that gives me fear of what they will do or maybe I'm overthinking it, who knows if Real Madrid will score early goals like 2 goals in the early match to maintain the league for the rest of the match, I know this is hard but I believe they can do it.

Real madrid is currently in the first position in group F with a total points of 13.
While Manchester city is currently in first position in group G with a total points of 14.

I must admit that this is a tough match, and one that would be really interesting to watch, Real Madrid have been up and doing, Manchester city on the other hand and currently one the industry's best, this is really a tricky one when it comes to knowing the right team to bet on, but all the same, it doesn't matter which team scores first, or how many goals scored, I think Manchester city will not loose this match, it can either be a draw, or win for Manchester city.
This is my prediction.

[Pokapoka124]

Next week it's that time again and we're going to look at the semi-finals of the CL. The first game is Real Madrid - Manchester City and that is also the most exciting game in my opinion. 2 teams that like to play football and are known for their scoring ability. That said, I thought last year was a bit disappointing in terms of goals. In Manchester it only became 1-0 for Manchester City, and in Madrid it was 0-1 in favor of Manchester until the 90th minute. 3 minutes later it was 2-1, but still, still only 3 goals. I think we will see more goals tomorrow and probably more than 4 goals in 2 matches. Real Madrid are no longer in top form in the league, but in the CL they often have a different level and style of play than in the league. Not very strange either, because in the league they are favorites every game except when they play against Barcelona.

Manchester City are in a very good form now and are showing better possibilities of coming out victorious in this fixture against Real Madrid. I have a feeling that Manchester City will cause more problems for Real Madrid than they have done in past seasons because the presence of Haaland alone will be big trouble for Madrid's defense.
Contrary to what some believe, Real Madrid's current position in the league will not determine the outcome of the meeting with Manchester City, it didn't determine the result of the game against Chelsea so I see no reason why it will now. The outcome of the game will be based on team's performance on that match day and the better team will come out victorious.

[alpamar99]

It is difficult to do that because it is typical for Madrid to hold back and defeat big clubs by relying on counterattacks, especially if you look at their performance last season when they faced PSG, Manchester City and Liverpool in the Final.
I think the conditions will still be the same even though this is risky but this is still possible for them to do of course especially on several occasions, Manchester City is a little late when facing a quick counter attack.

I'm not too sure that Real Madrid will use a playing strategy to take advantage of counter-attacks because if they do this I'm sure they will be under enough pressure to beat Manchester City. Because Manchester has the quality of defenders who are quite solid in their defense, so if counterattacks become a mainstay of Real Madrid then it will have a less solid effect in winning.

I think this match will be quite hot at the Bernabeu stadium because Pep Guardiola will try his team to play better than what they have done so far. They don't want to repeat mistakes like last season.

It is true that defending in this case also has a big risk, but by trying to attack and go all out there, it can also make them difficult with the counterattack done by Manchester City because they are also very quick in that regard.
Odds are now in favor of Manchester City despite playing at the Bernabeu in the first leg but indeed this has become quite reasonable I think with the current condition from City, but I will be in Madrid this time.

[Jody.Drummer]

Actually I'm quite hesitant to make a bet even though Manchester City is the favourite, because as you said, Madrid is playing at home and the Bernabeu is still quite haunted for a club from England until now. So this can also be used as an excuse to be in Madrid, especially with their odds conditions.
There are still 2 matches before they meet and I think for now I will continue to wait and see the progress of the two because it is possible that in these 2 matches there will be some unexpected events such as player injuries which might make the odds change later.

I think this time Manchester City won't make the same mistake when they thought last year that they were already qualified and relaxed against Real Madrid who exactly at Bernabeu scored two fast goals to achieve the qualification and leaving Manchester City completely shocked.I think this time they have learned the lesson and in the hard way so most likely they will go and try to assure the qualification since the first leg,in fact is favorable when you are playing the first leg away and you know as a team you have a super quality so I think they are going to win in Madrid and also in the return leg,they simply are on fire and I have seen Real games,they are not the same and for me Real has very few chances to qualify further.

Big problem for Manchester City if they do something like that again.
Last season they lost in the last 10 minutes because indeed they were too confident with the Aggregate conditions in their favor but it actually destroyed them in the end.

Pep has to realize that, and most of the players also feel that this should be a lesson learned so when they make the same mistake now it's obviously very hard to believe because they fell into the same trap.

At the moment they are the favourites, it would be great to keep that in shape but usually looking at the First Leg for them on the road is down to Pep whether to start with a bang or hold off for the second Leg with a bang.

[baeva]

I haven't looked at the odds the bookies are giving me yet, I thought I would do that closer to the match. But still, I didn't say it would be an easy match for Manchester City. Yes, it will be a challenge for both teams, but I only compared the line-ups and suggested that maybe MC will win. And it will be great, an English team in a final against an Italian one, this kind of football will be much more interesting than another final against Madrid which is already boring, it makes the Champions League boring

I'm not sure if only Man City is superior to Real Madrid just because the match will be boring and I admit that Man City in the EPL has had a very good performance this season but it won't be easy when playing against an Italian team like Real Madrid who already have experience is very much to be UCL champion.
the first leg match will take place at the Santiago Bernabeu and Real Madrid will be the hosts who have the greater chance of winning the first leg.
but after all Man City will be a strong opponent for Real Madrid in the UCL first leg and Madrid must set a strategy to be able to fight Man City.

but we don't know what will happen because these two teams are both strong teams and difficult to predict. for the time being the bookies favorite Man City.

I don't think it's a valid argument why Man City shouldn't make the final. New experience has never hurt, they will understand how Italian teams play, although I don't think they will find it difficult to play against a Serie A team. Although on the other hand, if in the semi-finals you can find your grail in two matches and win making it to the final, in the final there is no margin for error, only 90 minutes

[Google+]

At this point, everyone is free to make their predictions but one thing is sure, they may be weak in Spain league but they are the best in this Champions League, and in 8 days, we will know anyone that will win the first leg. However, I have been trying to see if there are any errors Manchester City has done in their last matches even when they are winning, I couldn't find any and that gives me fear of what they will do or maybe I'm overthinking it, who knows if Real Madrid will score early goals like 2 goals in the early match to maintain the league for the rest of the match, I know this is hard but I believe they can do it.

everything that has been done by manchester city in the champions league makes us believe that they can beat the reigning champions and reach the final for this season. If we look at Manchester City performance, there is not the slightest doubt for them for the semifinals this season, they are even highly favored and will be able to provide strong resistance for the defending champion.

Real madrid has a gap that they have to maximize in the first leg which I think they have to be able to stop the movement from the attackers of Manchester City. if this can be done by real madrid defense then they can continue their reign as the most successful team in ucl.

[Gosgosking]

At this point, everyone is free to make their predictions but one thing is sure, they may be weak in Spain league but they are the best in this Champions League, and in 8 days, we will know anyone that will win the first leg. However, I have been trying to see if there are any errors Manchester City has done in their last matches even when they are winning, I couldn't find any and that gives me fear of what they will do or maybe I'm overthinking it, who knows if Real Madrid will score early goals like 2 goals in the early match to maintain the league for the rest of the match, I know this is hard but I believe they can do it.

Manchester City performance in Champions league have been so outstanding that's is why they do not have challenge on how to win  their games. But this doesn't mean they are better than Real Madrid,  Real Madrid meeting Manchester City will be a big motivation for Real to win against Manchester City.

[alastantiger]

Madrid may be at the top now but believe me when i say Manchester city is coming to take that position.
The fact still remains that Manchester city is way far better than Madrid in performance.
Julian Alvarez and Halland are two perfect players in Manchester city. I have so much confidence in man city that they will win the League.

[nurilham]

Everyone has their own perspective on this, especially the fans who are sure to say that their club is the strongest, whether it's Madrid or Manchester City with their respective advantages mentioned. But in this case it is clear that the conditions are not that simple because both of them still have the same opportunity, whether it's Manchester City or Madrid, they have their own advantages and disadvantages at this time.

Indeed. Man City fans must assume City to defeat Real Madrid, Real Madrid fans will assume Real Madrid to win the match.  

Well, however, considering the experience, Real Madrid is still the favorite team to win. Although they are not really good in La Liga, it doesn't mean Real Madrid is weakened. They may not really care about the La Liga matches anymore, they are aware it is impossible to win it. So, they only focus on UCL matches and Copa Del Rey final.

Anyway, I agree that both basically have the same opportunity. Both Real Madrid and Man City have strong squads, and both have experienced coaches, too.

[Leviathan.007]

Everyone has their own perspective on this, especially the fans who are sure to say that their club is the strongest, whether it's Madrid or Manchester City with their respective advantages mentioned. But in this case it is clear that the conditions are not that simple because both of them still have the same opportunity, whether it's Manchester City or Madrid, they have their own advantages and disadvantages at this time.

Indeed. Man City fans must assume City to defeat Real Madrid, Real Madrid fans will assume Real Madrid to win the match.  

Well, however, considering the experience, Real Madrid is still the favorite team to win. Although they are not really good in La Liga, it doesn't mean Real Madrid is weakened. They may not really care about the La Liga matches anymore, they are aware it is impossible to win it. So, they only focus on UCL matches and Copa Del Rey final.

Anyway, I agree that both basically have the same opportunity. Both Real Madrid and Man City have strong squads, and both have experienced coaches, too.

Still, one week left to start the game between Real Madrid and Macnshter City, with the current situation of both teams I think Macnshter City can easily win the game against Real Madrid because, unlike Real Madrid, Manchester City had an amazing performance in the previous games we saw from this team and I think they can at least win the first leg.

[arimamib]

Madrid may be at the top now but believe me when i say Manchester city is coming to take that position.
The fact still remains that Manchester city is way far better than Madrid in performance.
Julian Alvarez and Halland are two perfect players in Manchester city. I have so much confidence in man city that they will win the League.

All faith is on Manchester City in the match against Real Madrid. Even though Real Madrid is a team that other teams fear in the Champions League, Manchester City will try their best to win the meeting later. Not only haaland, Manchester City has Kevin de Bruyne who has performed brilliantly this season. He became Manchester City's game controller on the field.

It's also too boring if Real Madrid always wins the UCL and it's only right that other teams can break their positive trend. Manchester city is perfect this season I hope they do a miracle in the first leg later.

[RILWAN]

Madrid may be at the top now but believe me when i say Manchester city is coming to take that position.
The fact still remains that Manchester city is way far better than Madrid in performance.
Julian Alvarez and Halland are two perfect players in Manchester city. I have so much confidence in man city that they will win the League.

There is no doubt that City is the best team in Europe presently and their consistency so far has made them the favorite I believe man city can win the game the have one of the best midfielder Kevin Debruyne and they also have a good and prolific goal scorers in the person of haaland, I think it may come down to city pace against real Madrid a quicker tempo favors city if real Madrid dictate the pace and can avoid conceding on the counter. Things might just go their way

[Leviathan.007]

Madrid may be at the top now but believe me when i say Manchester city is coming to take that position.
The fact still remains that Manchester city is way far better than Madrid in performance.
Julian Alvarez and Halland are two perfect players in Manchester city. I have so much confidence in man city that they will win the League.

There is no doubt that City is the best team in Europe presently and their consistency so far has made them the favorite I believe man city can win the game the have one of the best midfielder Kevin Debruyne and they also have a good and prolific goal scorers in the person of haaland, I think it may come down to city pace against real Madrid a quicker tempo favors city if real Madrid dictate the pace and can avoid conceding on the counter. Things might just go their way

They didn't start this season very well and lost many points, especially in the premier that's why Arsenal was the first team in the premier league for weeks but in the champions league Manchester City had a stable performance, and they won many great games like Bayern Munich but since Manchester City never won the champions league and they never even played on the final match this game can be very much important for Manchester City.