UEFA Champions League 2022/23 Season

[Frankolala]

Pep Guardiola said the UCL was very difficult because Real Madrid was there. And it would be easy if Real Madrid didn't participate in the UCL, Madrid is a dangerous club in the UCL. So it's too much if we say Manchester City can get that from Real Madrid even though it has the potential to be won by Man City.

The meeting between these two big teams is very interesting, Real Madrid and also Manchester City meet again in the UCL. In fact, both are equally strong teams, the match is almost here and I think Pep Guardiola and also from the Real Madrid team have prepared their strategy for this meeting , even though so far Manchester City is a very strong team in the primary league among its rivals, we don't think it has made Real Madrid falter at all.

This is a very strong match and I know that both teams are ready to be on the battle field on Tuesday. Manchester city is a very strong team this season and we can see how their performance is from their domestic league,as they are first on the table. They have great and experience players that will fit in for Real Madrid in the semifinals.

As for Real Madrid,I know that Ancelotti always have a strategy to win any match that he feels is important and will bring honor to the club. This time around it is different because he will face Gadioula who is very experienced in the coaching field but it is not something new to both coach to play against one another in this league. It is going to be a difficult match for both teams.

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[SatoPrincess]

Pep Guardiola said the UCL was very difficult because Real Madrid was there. And it would be easy if Real Madrid didn't participate in the UCL, Madrid is a dangerous club in the UCL. So it's too much if we say Manchester City can get that from Real Madrid even though it has the potential to be won by Man City.

If we look at Real Madrid's performance this season, it's not that good, but in the UCL they will do everything they can to win the game. We will see how a Benzema gives encouragement to his colleagues when conditions are down. He always motivates young players. Because the spearhead of Real Madrid is in these young players. It's just that they need serious motivation in a downturn.

He is very right for saying that because for several years Real Madrid has posed to be a very tough opponent in this tournament, going against the toughest of opponents in Europe and conquering them all, the likes of Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Liverpool, PSG, Chelsea etc they have become a threat to every other team in the competition so I am not shocked hearing this from Guardiola himself.

[D-law]

Pep Guardiola said the UCL was very difficult because Real Madrid was there. And it would be easy if Real Madrid didn't participate in the UCL, Madrid is a dangerous club in the UCL. So it's too much if we say Manchester City can get that from Real Madrid even though it has the potential to be won by Man City.

The meeting between these two big teams is very interesting, Real Madrid and also Manchester City meet again in the UCL. In fact, both are equally strong teams, the match is almost here and I think Pep Guardiola and also from the Real Madrid team have prepared their strategy for this meeting , even though so far Manchester City is a very strong team in the primary league among its rivals, we don't think it has made Real Madrid falter at all.

This is a very strong match and I know that both teams are ready to be on the battle field on Tuesday. Manchester city is a very strong team this season and we can see how their performance is from their domestic league,as they are first on the table. They have great and experience players that will fit in for Real Madrid in the semifinals.

As for Real Madrid,I know that Ancelotti always have a strategy to win any match that he feels is important and will bring honor to the club. This time around it is different because he will face Gadioula who is very experienced in the coaching field but it is not something new to both coach to play against one another in this league. It is going to be a difficult match for both teams.

It is not an easy game but would be very interesting from the first minute to the very last of it
Both have won the weekend games they have
Real Madrid wonnthe finals against osasuna and Man City won against the relegated Leeds united side both sides are likely to score goals

[Asiska02]

This is a very strong match and I know that both teams are ready to be on the battle field on Tuesday. Manchester city is a very strong team this season and we can see how their performance is from their domestic league,as they are first on the table. They have great and experience players that will fit in for Real Madrid in the semifinals.

This performance is not only in their domestic league but they’ve also dominated the champions league with such performance and that’s what has brought them this far in the league. Manchester City should be one of the best teams in European football currently, they’ve demonstrated and proven that, which is what makes this match more difficult to Real Madrid to just win and proceed to the final.

He is very right for saying that because for several years Real Madrid has posed to be a very tough opponent in this tournament, going against the toughest of opponents in Europe and conquering them all, the likes of Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Liverpool, PSG, Chelsea etc they have become a threat to every other team in the competition so I am not shocked hearing this from Guardiola himself.

Guardiola should be looking for the best alternative and means to get Real Madrid out of the Champions League this season by now. For several years, the club has been a threat to him winning the trophy. He should have mastered their strategy by now and be able to defeat Real Madrid in the league this time around.

[shogun47]

A pretty new article by sportsmople.co.uk states Manchester City is essentially complete and all are healthy except for Nathan Ake, but there is a possibility that he will be back in time and Cole Palmer, but that was to be expected as it seems. On Madrid's side I believe that they are almost complete as well. Modric had his minutes against Osasuna as well and should be ready for Manchester. There are no serious excuses regarding missing players and we an be looking forward to a lot of action.

This match is probably more anticipated than the Champions League final itself, on the one hand it's cool, on the other it's only a semi-final... Rooney has expressed his opinion, he thinks Manchester City will "roll" over Real Madrid, it's a different level. It's hard to disagree with him, I can't say who will win, but it's a different level...

I think the first game can be quite key. But I doubt that Manchester City will roll over Real Madrid in the first leg. It depends on the minor factors. Will Haaland use his chances? Will he hit the woodwork instead of the back of the net? It is possible that Manchester City plays an amazing game and takes a huge lead right after the first leg, but I would not be shocked if this game is much closer and Real Madrid could even take a 1 goal lead. They are not nobodies. Sometimes Manchester City does have problems and they can get under pressure. It is not like they always score a first dream goal like they did against Bayern Munich. Then the game could be tied for a much longer time.

Being a semi-final is a bit bad on the one hand because everyone would wish for a final with these two teams, on the other hand we can watch the game twice.

[Pokapoka124]

Mendy still has Camavinga for them. The problem is that when Modric leaves, there will definitely be some conditions which are indeed very difficult, considering that Modric's performance will clearly make a difference. Even though there are players like Tchouameni or Ceballos there, this is still a bit of a problem.
The first leg is clear Modric is definitely going but on the other hand with yesterday's win in the Copa del Rey it will definitely lift their spirits.
For Manchester City there is some news about De Bruyne who is already able to play and will definitely be there for the first leg later and this will obviously be very difficult for Madrid.

I totally agree that Lukas Modric's departure whenever it happens will make a huge difference even with the presence of Tchouameni or Ceballos, either of these players cannot match Modric's brilliance and work rate in the team. If Kevin De Bruyne makes the first leg it will definitely boosts Manchester City's advantage going into the game.

[alpamar99]

He is very right for saying that because for several years Real Madrid has posed to be a very tough opponent in this tournament, going against the toughest of opponents in Europe and conquering them all, the likes of Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Liverpool, PSG, Chelsea etc they have become a threat to every other team in the competition so I am not shocked hearing this from Guardiola himself.

Guardiola should be looking for the best alternative and means to get Real Madrid out of the Champions League this season by now. For several years, the club has been a threat to him winning the trophy. He should have mastered their strategy by now and be able to defeat Real Madrid in the league this time around.

Madrid is not a new opponent for Pep in this matter so of course he already has a full picture of what he has to do now but the problem is the condition of Madrid which is always surprising in the competition that is done so the scheme that Pep does can always be broken.
Now they have to keep trying to organize so that the strategy that is done works well.
There is some hope for players like Mahrez, KDB and Haaland now for them.

[asriloni]

A pretty new article by sportsmople.co.uk states Manchester City is essentially complete and all are healthy except for Nathan Ake, but there is a possibility that he will be back in time and Cole Palmer, but that was to be expected as it seems. On Madrid's side I believe that they are almost complete as well. Modric had his minutes against Osasuna as well and should be ready for Manchester. There are no serious excuses regarding missing players and we an be looking forward to a lot of action.

Seeing nathan ake's performance in the previous matches and i think that he is not yet fully recovered. nathan ake was just recovering from his injury but he was able giving score for manchester city which is very good.

After an ideal first half for City that saw Ilkay Gundogan score twice to put them into a commanding lead, Ake went down off the ball in the 54th minute and needed treatment.

The Dutch defender looked to be holding his left calf and could not continue, with Kyle Walker coming on to replace him.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-12054523/Man-Citys-Nathan-Ake-injured-just-three-days-Real-Madrid-clash.html

It's very bad to see him gets injury again. pep should not force him to play. He is good defenders but i think that if kyle walker is good enough to replace him against real madrid.

Nathan ake is always become the most important part for manchester city. I think that if it's over 90% nathan won't play against madrid. It's a big loss for manchester city even though city had many capable defenders to replace him.

[EdenHazard]

A pretty new article by sportsmople.co.uk states Manchester City is essentially complete and all are healthy except for Nathan Ake, but there is a possibility that he will be back in time and Cole Palmer, but that was to be expected as it seems. On Madrid's side I believe that they are almost complete as well. Modric had his minutes against Osasuna as well and should be ready for Manchester. There are no serious excuses regarding missing players and we an be looking forward to a lot of action.

This match is probably more anticipated than the Champions League final itself, on the one hand it's cool, on the other it's only a semi-final... Rooney has expressed his opinion, he thinks Manchester City will "roll" over Real Madrid, it's a different level. It's hard to disagree with him, I can't say who will win, but it's a different level...

I think the first game can be quite key. But I doubt that Manchester City will roll over Real Madrid in the first leg. It depends on the minor factors. Will Haaland use his chances? Will he hit the woodwork instead of the back of the net? It is possible that Manchester City plays an amazing game and takes a huge lead right after the first leg, but I would not be shocked if this game is much closer and Real Madrid could even take a 1 goal lead. They are not nobodies. Sometimes Manchester City does have problems and they can get under pressure. It is not like they always score a first dream goal like they did against Bayern Munich. Then the game could be tied for a much longer time.

Being a semi-final is a bit bad on the one hand because everyone would wish for a final with these two teams, on the other hand we can watch the game twice.

Manchester city could flop it all by thinking to keep attacking to defend at the first leg away from home but then get slipped to get the counter attack from real madrid and conceded the goal first , i expect real madrid to win in the first leg by 1 goal difference but then manchester city win it in the second leg.

This is the hardest choice of the season to pick which one , i'll just straight to go for real madrid due its high odds

[Ndabagi01]

indeed in the end matches in the Champions League will sometimes show different performances from these two teams. because everyone will fight their best in the Champions League. but now I congratulate Real Madrid for winning the Copa Del Rey trophy. And it is possible that the victory in the Copa del Rey will add to the motivation and mentality of the Real Madrid players to beat Man City. And I agree that every match in the Champions League is always difficult to predict, especially the semi-final match which is 3 days away.

Osasuna is not Manchester City, and even if Real Madrid comfortably defeats Osasuna in the Copa de Rey final, that does not increase their confidence in their ability to defeat Manchester City. Real Madrid can be inspired by their Copa de Rey victory, but they still need to improve upon their performance they showcased against Osasuna in the final game. Similar to how the Manchester City team is different from Osasuna, the Premier League is different from La Liga. They can't be compared because they play football in very different ways.

[TelolettOm]

Pep Guardiola said the UCL was very difficult because Real Madrid was there. And it would be easy if Real Madrid didn't participate in the UCL, Madrid is a dangerous club in the UCL. So it's too much if we say Manchester City can get that from Real Madrid even though it has the potential to be won by Man City.

If we look at Real Madrid's performance this season, it's not that good, but in the UCL they will do everything they can to win the game. We will see how a Benzema gives encouragement to his colleagues when conditions are down. He always motivates young players. Because the spearhead of Real Madrid is in these young players. It's just that they need serious motivation in a downturn.

I appreciate what Guardiola said, it is true although it seems a little exaggerated. Real Madrid always becomes a tough opponent in UCL and they have great luck in UCL matches. In some matches, most people think Real Madrid will be eliminated, but they can come back and qualify for the next round. Even in the final round, Real Madrid often wins the match in injury time. It shows us that they have good luck, have a great mentality, and never give up until the end of the match. That's why they are very strong in UCL match.

They failed in La Liga but they succeed in Copa Del Rey. At UCL, they performed quite well. So, it is a big mistake if people underestimate Real Madrid, they are still a favorite team for the title.

[hyudien]

Guardiola should be looking for the best alternative and means to get Real Madrid out of the Champions League this season by now. For several years, the club has been a threat to him winning the trophy. He should have mastered their strategy by now and be able to defeat Real Madrid in the league this time around.

Several coaches, including Guardiola, who have experienced how to play with Madrid, always admit that Ancelotti can always release his players from the opponent's pressure. Therefore, it's not surprising that Pep Guardiola said that if any club wants to win the Champions League trophy, they only need to conquer one thing first, namely to beat Madrid and the road to the trophy is always easier. Even though he is currently being strengthened by Haaland as executor, Pep Guardiola still cannot calm down and is always on his guard.

[OcTradism]

Several coaches, including Guardiola, who have experienced how to play with Madrid, always admit that Ancelotti can always release his players from the opponent's pressure. Therefore, it's not surprising that Pep Guardiola said that if any club wants to win the Champions League trophy, they only need to conquer one thing first, namely to beat Madrid and the road to the trophy is always easier. Even though he is currently being strengthened by Haaland as executor, Pep Guardiola still cannot calm down and is always on his guard.

The time when Guardiola managed Barcelona is very long ago, many years ago and Real Madrid now have a different coach as well as have many new players. Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo, Camavinga are growing to be new star players of European football. Carlo Ancelotti is a different coach than Jose Mourinho who faced with Guardiola in a few past seasons.

Guardiola himself has changed his philosophy and we witness less weird squad choosing decisions from Pep Guardiola in the last two seasons. Especially in this season, he prioritizes stability in Manchester City squad for Champions League matches. I think Pep just realized that he does not need to make shock changes in his squad in order to win big matches in Champions League.

Haaland is like a very necessary supplement for Guardiola and Manchester City to win Champions League and they soon will know that how Haaland can help them in two semi finals with Real Madrid. Their semi finals will be direct competition between two world-class strikers from two different generations, old and young, Benzema and Haaland.

[Strongkored]

They failed in La Liga but they succeed in Copa Del Rey. At UCL, they performed quite well. So, it is a big mistake if people underestimate Real Madrid, they are still a favorite team for the title.

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.

From this fact, if you check the odds at the bookmakers then you will see that even though the first match will be a match where Real Madrid is the host but they are also not the favorites, Real Madrid @3.15 and Man City @2.21 with a draw @3.25. So City are really the favorite in the champions league this time but Madrid fans will still think of their club as champions Madrid has very good statistics in the champions league so I also think that in this first leg, Madrid will win and with the odds they have it would give an attractive profit if you want to bet on Madrid to win, and the second match will be different but very dependent on the first leg.

[mamesso]

Madrid is not a new opponent for Pep in this matter so of course he already has a full picture of what he has to do now but the problem is the condition of Madrid which is always surprising in the competition that is done so the scheme that Pep does can always be broken.
Now they have to keep trying to organize so that the strategy that is done works well.
There is some hope for players like Mahrez, KDB and Haaland now for them.

Pep Guardiola squad is in the best condition after being unbeaten in its last 20 matches in all competitions, 17 wins and 3 draws in that duration. Guardiola was a little more calm about the condition of his team before the match vs Real Madrid started. Guardiola main fleet is in the best performance, especially Haaland who has scored 12 goals in the Champions League.

Although Real Madrid has just won the CDR trophy, its overall performance is not stable. Real Madrid has suffered two defeats in the last five matches in two different competitions. Ancelotti must focus more on stopping the movement of Haaland, who has always been active in scoring goals. In the last game, when Manchester City managed to get rid of one of the other champions, Bayern Munich, Haaland managed to score two goals in two legs. Ancelotti has to watch out for Haaland goal productivity, especially since Real Madrid have conceded 7 goals in their last five matches.
In my opinion, this time Real Madrid will find it difficult to face Manchester City because the performance of the two teams in the 2022-2023 season, Manchester City is superior to Real Madrid.

[JeffBrad12]

It is not an easy game but would be very interesting from the first minute to the very last of it
Both have won the weekend games they have

The match between madrid against manchester city were always become hardest match in UCL. Any seconds from that match is always very interesting to be watched. I guess that if billion eyes will be watching that match.
The hype is really really big for manchester city vs real madrid. It's caused by two best striker in the world is facing each other and this will also prove which striker that will be holding the name as the best striker in the world this time.
Erlin haaland is doing various preparation to face real madrid. Real madrid is always become the biggest opponent for pep guardiola. I do fee that if guardiola is very confidence with its squad right now.

Real Madrid wonnthe finals against osasuna and Man City won against the relegated Leeds united side both sides are likely to score goals

Real madrid gets mentality boosting after it was getting copa del rey trophy. It's the time for madrid to get another trophy again. Real madrid was winning last season. It will be so good if real madrid will able to repeat the same performance like last season.
I count in rodrygo to create dramatic goal against manchester city.

[keyscore44]

It is not an easy game but would be very interesting from the first minute to the very last of it
Both have won the weekend games they have

The match between madrid against manchester city were always become hardest match in UCL. Any seconds from that match is always very interesting to be watched. I guess that if billion eyes will be watching that match.
The hype is really really big for manchester city vs real madrid. It's caused by two best striker in the world is facing each other and this will also prove which striker that will be holding the name as the best striker in the world this time.
Erlin haaland is doing various preparation to face real madrid. Real madrid is always become the biggest opponent for pep guardiola. I do fee that if guardiola is very confidence with its squad right now.

Real Madrid wonnthe finals against osasuna and Man City won against the relegated Leeds united side both sides are likely to score goals

Real madrid gets mentality boosting after it was getting copa del rey trophy. It's the time for madrid to get another trophy again. Real madrid was winning last season. It will be so good if real madrid will able to repeat the same performance like last season.
I count in rodrygo to create dramatic goal against manchester city.

I think Real Madrid is thinking about the Champions League every time now. Because one of the reasons is the opponent Manchester City. It will be very difficult for Real Madrid to secure victory against Manchester City. Real Madrid will need to implement a new strategy if they want to beat this team. On the other hand, Pep Guardiola is a great personality and he will make Manchester City great to beat Real Madrid.

[G_Besar]

Madrid is not a new opponent for Pep in this matter so of course he already has a full picture of what he has to do now but the problem is the condition of Madrid which is always surprising in the competition that is done so the scheme that Pep does can always be broken.
Now they have to keep trying to organize so that the strategy that is done works well.
There is some hope for players like Mahrez, KDB and Haaland now for them.

Pep Guardiola squad is in the best condition after being unbeaten in its last 20 matches in all competitions, 17 wins and 3 draws in that duration. Guardiola was a little more calm about the condition of his team before the match vs Real Madrid started. Guardiola main fleet is in the best performance, especially Haaland who has scored 12 goals in the Champions League.

Although Real Madrid has just won the CDR trophy, its overall performance is not stable. Real Madrid has suffered two defeats in the last five matches in two different competitions. Ancelotti must focus more on stopping the movement of Haaland, who has always been active in scoring goals. In the last game, when Manchester City managed to get rid of one of the other champions, Bayern Munich, Haaland managed to score two goals in two legs. Ancelotti has to watch out for Haaland goal productivity, especially since Real Madrid have conceded 7 goals in their last five matches.
In my opinion, this time Real Madrid will find it difficult to face Manchester City because the performance of the two teams in the 2022-2023 season, Manchester City is superior to Real Madrid.

This season Manchester City are quite confident in all the competitions they participate in. By having a fairly evenly distributed squad on all fronts, it is not impossible for City to be able to get a treble winner. This meeting is the umpteenth time meeting for both teams. Pep Guardiola is also very ambitious to give The Citizens the Champions League title for the first time.

Facing Real Madrid in the Champions League is not an easy matter, especially since Ancelotti's troops are in high motivation after winning the Copa del Rey. Indeed, Los Blancos' condition is not as stable compared to their opponent, but given the experience in the Champions League, Manchester City must be wary of winning the most titles in Europe.

[Gosgosking]

Guardiola should be looking for the best alternative and means to get Real Madrid out of the Champions League this season by now. For several years, the club has been a threat to him winning the trophy. He should have mastered their strategy by now and be able to defeat Real Madrid in the league this time around.

Several coaches, including Guardiola, who have experienced how to play with Madrid, always admit that Ancelotti can always release his players from the opponent's pressure. Therefore, it's not surprising that Pep Guardiola said that if any club wants to win the Champions League trophy, they only need to conquer one thing first, namely to beat Madrid and the road to the trophy is always easier. Even though he is currently being strengthened by Haaland as executor, Pep Guardiola still cannot calm down and is always on his guard.

Manchester city needs to be careful about Real Madrid and they should not use their performance in laliga to conclude they are weak can be won easily. It is not easy to knock out team like Real Madrid that have won the Champions League several time , they have the  secrete in winning champions league.

[hd49728]

Pep Guardiola squad is in the best condition after being unbeaten in its last 20 matches in all competitions, 17 wins and 3 draws in that duration. Guardiola was a little more calm about the condition of his team before the match vs Real Madrid started. Guardiola main fleet is in the best performance, especially Haaland who has scored 12 goals in the Champions League.

That impressive streak does not mean anything if they can not beat Real Madrid, go to Champions League final match and take the trophy. They don't need to have that streak and even can have worse one but if they win Champions League, it is their big achievement. Some clubs in history won Champions League even they didn't not have dominating performances.

Although Real Madrid has just won the CDR trophy, its overall performance is not stable. Real Madrid has suffered two defeats in the last five matches in two different competitions.

It comes from La Liga when their players no longer focus on it completely. They knew that Barcelona just count down time to lift La Liga trophy and Real Madrid effort will be wasted.

Ancelotti must focus more on stopping the movement of Haaland, who has always been active in scoring goals. In the last game, when Manchester City managed to get rid of one of the other champions, Bayern Munich, Haaland managed to score two goals in two legs. Ancelotti has to watch out for Haaland goal productivity, especially since Real Madrid have conceded 7 goals in their last five matches.

Manchester City don't only have Haaland and the striker himself is not only able to score goals but also able to make assists, key passes and contribute for the club tactics and operation. In latest matches, like in the big match with Arsenal in Premier League, Haaland was used not to score goals but to help Kevin De Bruyne have great space and opportunities to score goals for Manchester City.

Pep can repeat that approach in semi finals with Real Madrid and that approach will make Manchester City operation more flexible and dangerous.