UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Season

[Iranus]

Real Madrid may be more motivated to win because the match will be held in Bernabeu. But it doesn't remove totally the chance for Man City to win the match. If Man City can score a quick goal in the first leg of the match, I'm sure it will be an advantage for Man City. But if Real Madrid scores first, I doubt that Man City will have a chance to win the match.

Madrid's young defender Asencio was able to perform excellently in the  first leg match. Another important thing is that two important defenders of Madrid's squad, David alaba and rudiger, have returned to the squad. And if these two defenders are fully fit, then it will be very difficult for Manchester City to break  down madrid's defense. Madrid's defense was relatively weak in the first match. Even then  Manchester city failed to win. It seems unlikely that City will win if Madrid's defense is strong at the moment.

[len01]

Looking at the odds market from Duelbits.
Is it possible that Manchester City can qualify by any means? The odds are a tantalizing 5.00 but the risk of losing is great because we know Real Madrid is not an easy opponent.

Looking at the options given by bookmakers like the picture I gave, it is likely that Man City will not be able to qualify in any way. I predict that Man City will not score over 1.5 and Madrid will most likely only score 2 goals. So I think this match could end with a 2-1 win for Madrid. While the aggregate score Madrid is far superior. On the one hand Man City playing at home is unable to maintain its defense and now has to play away which makes City even less confident. If anyone wants to bet on Man City qualifying for the next round, it will be a big risk and even luck will not come to Man City.

[Catenaccio]

Madrid's young defender Asencio was able to perform excellently in the  first leg match. Another important thing is that two important defenders of Madrid's squad, David alaba and rudiger, have returned to the squad. And if these two defenders are fully fit, then it will be very difficult for Manchester City to break  down madrid's defense. Madrid's defense was relatively weak in the first match. Even then  Manchester city failed to win. It seems unlikely that City will win if Madrid's defense is strong at the moment.

Alaba and Rudiger are very good central defenders but their fitness after injuries is unknown and perhaps is not good enough. Defensive players in the first leg plaed well and Ancelotti doesn't have big reasons to change the squad. Alaba and Rudiger can be called for the match but will start it on bench and Ancelotti will choose right moment to use them as their experience can help Real Madrid.

Manchester City have nothing to lose and even they know danger from Real Madrid, they will have to play attacking in Bernabeu. With players like Mbappe, Vinicius and Rodrgyo, Real Madrid can play counter attacking very dangerously in Bernabeu stadium.

[Obari]

Alaba and Rudiger are very good central defenders but their fitness after injuries is unknown and perhaps is not good enough. Defensive players in the first leg plaed well and Ancelotti doesn't have big reasons to change the squad. Alaba and Rudiger can be called for the match but will start it on bench and Ancelotti will choose right moment to use them as their experience can help Real Madrid.

Manchester City have nothing to lose and even they know danger from Real Madrid, they will have to play attacking in Bernabeu. With players like Mbappe, Vinicius and Rodrgyo, Real Madrid can play counter attacking very dangerously in Bernabeu stadium.

Real Madrid suffered from injury blow this season and yet, they're competitive and in close range towards fierce tournaments. They didn't give excuse and exert the expected actions to reach this far. Carlo Ancelotti always been the master planner toward the success of Real Madrid. He developed ideas that have become helpful for Real Madrid in past years and have accomplish big dreams for the team. This is more reason why Florentino Pérez enjoyed his company and trust him with managerial role at Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid are coupled with quite formidable players that share something in common and that's winning major titles in Europe.

When we talked in discussion about the wonderful performance of Real Madrid in Etihad stadium, we've seen more murmuring voices and also absolute victory chants by Real Madrid supporters. They totally understand the sequence involved on enabling a win. Pep Guardiola was highly dissapointed because he thought acquiring defensive strategy injury time will sealed him three points but unfortunately, they succumb to defeats scores.

[Pandu Geddon]

However, it is a decisive match. Anything can happen, even if Madrid is currently ahead on aggregate. Madrid can steal a win in the last minute of the match, and it is not impossible that Man City can also do it at Madrid's home.
The Man City vs Madrid match is very emotional. Just hope there is no drama in the match later, and the match will run smoothly and fairly. If Madrid can't dominate and be superior in the match later, I just think the match will end in a draw.

The situation is still quite awkward for now because although for the second leg Madrid is currently 1 goal ahead on aggregate and will play at the Bernabeu but a 1-goal gap when faced with a big match like this of course the situation will be a little difficult to predict.

Overall Madrid are definitely the favorites for this one but we'll just have to see how the 90 minutes plays out. But if in the end the same situation occurs as seen in the first leg then it is clear that Madrid's advantage will increase because Manchester City are not very good at defense especially in crucial minutes where their focus is always lost. But when Pep is able to minimize this, it is possible that Madrid will actually lose at the Bernabeu.
But my hope is that Ancelotti can regain his best momentum and advance to the next phase.

For the team's readiness, Ancelotti should be better in preparing Madrid. As you said, Pep still has to overcome Man City's defense, which will certainly be used again by Madrid in the second leg. Both teams have a strong attacking style of play, and the match will be determined by the strength and dominance of the midfield of both teams. Because I'm sure Man City will play with full strength in attack to catch up. And one way to break that is, of course, to cut off the ball in the midfield. Maybe in the next match, Ancelotti will leave Mbappe alone in front. Not a defensive game, but Madrid will be stronger in the midfield. But it is also possible that Ancelotti will continue to play as usual with 4-4-2.

[Pokapoka124]

Because this match is the center of attention of many, it will not be surprising that many are talking about it where Manchester City's chances are currently slim to qualify for the last 16, although Manchester City's chances of qualifying are still great because the aggregate goals are not so far away.

Looking at the odds market from Duelbits.
Is it possible that Manchester City can qualify by any means? The odds are a tantalizing 5.00 but the risk of losing is great because we know Real Madrid is not an easy opponent.

Given Manchester City’s inconsistent performances this season, it will be unwise to bank on them to overcome the scoreline at the Santiago Bernabéu. Check the odds for the teams to qualify, you would see clearly that Real Madrid is the favourite with just 1.8 odds irrespective of the fact that the scoreline from the first leg is not much and Madrid has a slim lead.

[tygeade]

The situation is still quite awkward for now because although for the second leg Madrid is currently 1 goal ahead on aggregate and will play at the Bernabeu but a 1-goal gap when faced with a big match like this of course the situation will be a little difficult to predict.

Overall Madrid are definitely the favorites for this one but we'll just have to see how the 90 minutes plays out. But if in the end the same situation occurs as seen in the first leg then it is clear that Madrid's advantage will increase because Manchester City are not very good at defense especially in crucial minutes where their focus is always lost. But when Pep is able to minimize this, it is possible that Madrid will actually lose at the Bernabeu.
But my hope is that Ancelotti can regain his best momentum and advance to the next phase.

Considering Madrid managed to win at Ettihad, it would be very unlikely that they would lose at home. Plus, they had a pretty good season so far, I am pretty sure that they are having a much better season than City at this point. Pep is literally hurting his own face every few games, he is mad that his team isn't doing great, and most of the goals they concede are their own mistakes as well, not like some great talent from other side.

So when the next game comes, I am pretty sure that Madrid will easily defeat City and end up getting the victory. Who they will face next stage is more important for them now, it is not going to be easy, but we can see them go all the way to the finals if they keep performing like this as well.

[samuraijin]

The situation is still quite awkward for now because although for the second leg Madrid is currently 1 goal ahead on aggregate and will play at the Bernabeu but a 1-goal gap when faced with a big match like this of course the situation will be a little difficult to predict.

Overall Madrid are definitely the favorites for this one but we'll just have to see how the 90 minutes plays out. But if in the end the same situation occurs as seen in the first leg then it is clear that Madrid's advantage will increase because Manchester City are not very good at defense especially in crucial minutes where their focus is always lost. But when Pep is able to minimize this, it is possible that Madrid will actually lose at the Bernabeu.
But my hope is that Ancelotti can regain his best momentum and advance to the next phase.

Considering Madrid managed to win at Ettihad, it would be very unlikely that they would lose at home. Plus, they had a pretty good season so far, I am pretty sure that they are having a much better season than City at this point. Pep is literally hurting his own face every few games, he is mad that his team isn't doing great, and most of the goals they concede are their own mistakes as well, not like some great talent from other side.

So when the next game comes, I am pretty sure that Madrid will easily defeat City and end up getting the victory. Who they will face next stage is more important for them now, it is not going to be easy, but we can see them go all the way to the finals if they keep performing like this as well.

If they play like the first leg then it will most likely be something for Real Madrid, but what must be underlined is whether Man City can turn things around with a large enough aggregate for away goals, because Real Madrid will play as hosts with very big support in the match, it is too early to talk about being in the final if Real Madrid's game always changes maybe everyone hopes they can turn things around and find their rhythm like last season with a lot of additional ammunition for players in the upcoming transfer market, hopefully Real Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti can concoct the best tactics possible.

[Frankolala]

Looking at the odds market from Duelbits.
Is it possible that Manchester City can qualify by any means? The odds are a tantalizing 5.00 but the risk of losing is great because we know Real Madrid is not an easy opponent.

Looking at the options given by bookmakers like the picture I gave, it is likely that Man City will not be able to qualify in any way. I predict that Man City will not score over 1.5 and Madrid will most likely only score 2 goals. So I think this match could end with a 2-1 win for Madrid. While the aggregate score Madrid is far superior. On the one hand Man City playing at home is unable to maintain its defense and now has to play away which makes City even less confident. If anyone wants to bet on Man City qualifying for the next round, it will be a big risk and even luck will not come to Man City.

Don't always get deceived by the bookmakers odd. They're not always accurate and in the first leg, the bookies made City the favorite to win the match. However, I am not surprised at such odd favouring Madrid, because there's no magic that City will perform in order for them to win and qualify to the next round. Madrid is not a club that will easily be defeated at this point in time.

[Litzki1990]

Real Madrid may be more motivated to win because the match will be held in Bernabeu. But it doesn't remove totally the chance for Man City to win the match. If Man City can score a quick goal in the first leg of the match, I'm sure it will be an advantage for Man City. But if Real Madrid scores first, I doubt that Man City will have a chance to win the match.

Madrid's young defender Asencio was able to perform excellently in the  first leg match. Another important thing is that two important defenders of Madrid's squad, David alaba and rudiger, have returned to the squad. And if these two defenders are fully fit, then it will be very difficult for Manchester City to break  down madrid's defense. Madrid's defense was relatively weak in the first match. Even then  Manchester city failed to win. It seems unlikely that City will win if Madrid's defense is strong at the moment.

We certainly saw a good performance from Real Madrid in the first leg match, especially after the half time. In the second half, Real Madrid not only attacked but they were also active in their defense. The defensive midfield did well in the second half which is why Real Madrid was successful in attack against Manchester City. Since Real Madrid beat Manchester City in the first leg match, I think the second leg match will definitely not be too difficult for Real Madrid as the second leg match will be played at Real Madrid's home ground. Since the main defenders are starting to come back from injury, if all the defenders are ready to play very quickly, then this Real Madrid team will be a formidable team and it will be difficult for any team to beat this team.

[Pokapoka124]

I want to believe that you have very little knowledge about Omar Marmoush because of you do, you'll not be discussing about all the statistics you mentioned and base your judgement on them. If you watched Manchester City league game against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, you should know know of a player who scored a hattrick in the space of 14 minutes. I'm not doubting your opinion that Real Madrid is the most successful club in the UEFA Champions League history but I disagree with you when you say that Real Madrid can't be beaten at home by Manchester City.

Anything can still happen in the Real Madrid vs Manchester City match, but we also need to see that in football the combination of players in a team is always needed more than just relying on one player. And in the Champions League the tension of the competition is always different from that in the domestic league and Newcastle's level of strength is also not the same as Real Madrid's strength this season. So we should not judge the same on that even though I was also quite impressed with the three goals that Omar Marmoush was able to score at home yesterday against Newcastle.

So you still have faith in  Manchester City's team to  be able to overturn a first leg defeat in the hands of real Madrid at ethiad to be able to win at Santiago bernabéu lol you are funny you know. How do you think it's possible? Some people might think with their outstanding performance against Newcastle that they can be able to spring forth a surprise in the UCL but the level of intensity of the Champions League is far more different from the domestic league and I don't think any miracle can happen.

[Ahli38]

Real Madrid may be more motivated to win because the match will be held in Bernabeu. But it doesn't remove totally the chance for Man City to win the match. If Man City can score a quick goal in the first leg of the match, I'm sure it will be an advantage for Man City. But if Real Madrid scores first, I doubt that Man City will have a chance to win the match.

Madrid's young defender Asencio was able to perform excellently in the  first leg match. Another important thing is that two important defenders of Madrid's squad, David alaba and rudiger, have returned to the squad. And if these two defenders are fully fit, then it will be very difficult for Manchester City to break  down madrid's defense. Madrid's defense was relatively weak in the first match. Even then  Manchester city failed to win. It seems unlikely that City will win if Madrid's defense is strong at the moment.

If both teams are at their maximum performance then it is actually still very difficult to determine which team will be superior. It doesn't matter where the match takes place. The problem is that sometimes we still have doubts about the performance of these two teams. Because sometimes both of them can't play in their respective performances. Real Madrid may already have a good midfield and front line. But actually doubts still exist in their back line. And yes, if Real Madrid are also able to improve their back line then I personally am also very confident that Real Madrid will probably still be the favorites, especially as they are the hosts. But the problem is that Real Madrid defenders who have returned from injury are not necessarily back to their best performance again. because usually it always takes time for players who recover from injury to be able to return to their best performance again. I expect a tough match. And I'll probably just hope both teams score. And I also hope there are lots of goals in this match.

[Weawant]

Given Manchester City’s inconsistent performances this season, it will be unwise to bank on them to overcome the scoreline at the Santiago Bernabéu. Check the odds for the teams to qualify, you would see clearly that Real Madrid is the favourite with just 1.8 odds irrespective of the fact that the scoreline from the first leg is not much and Madrid has a slim lead.

I will even say that it will be better to not even gamble or place a bet on any of these teams than to bank on either of them, to me at this point I don't even want to check the statistical information and see it as enough to judge if they are going to wn or not rather I will prefer to say that I will bet on corners, cards and other things than trying to predict an outright winner.

[Jody.Drummer]

So you still have faith in  Manchester City's team to  be able to overturn a first leg defeat in the hands of real Madrid at ethiad to be able to win at Santiago bernabéu lol you are funny you know. How do you think it's possible? Some people might think with their outstanding performance against Newcastle that they can be able to spring forth a surprise in the UCL but the level of intensity of the Champions League is far more different from the domestic league and I don't think any miracle can happen.

Why not? In football anything can happen, and we can't say it's impossible, even though the situation is closer to the impossible. But once again, we have to remember that this is football and in football anything can happen.
Do you remember when big clubs could turn things around when everyone said it was impossible. For example, when Real Madrid turned things around last season, there was Barcelona when they faced Paris Saint Germain and many others.
It's impossible in people's minds, but in football something like that is something that can very well happen.

[sotelorene]

I want to believe that you have very little knowledge about Omar Marmoush because of you do, you'll not be discussing about all the statistics you mentioned and base your judgement on them. If you watched Manchester City league game against Newcastle on Saturday afternoon, you should know know of a player who scored a hattrick in the space of 14 minutes. I'm not doubting your opinion that Real Madrid is the most successful club in the UEFA Champions League history but I disagree with you when you say that Real Madrid can't be beaten at home by Manchester City.

Anything can still happen in the Real Madrid vs Manchester City match, but we also need to see that in football the combination of players in a team is always needed more than just relying on one player. And in the Champions League the tension of the competition is always different from that in the domestic league and Newcastle's level of strength is also not the same as Real Madrid's strength this season. So we should not judge the same on that even though I was also quite impressed with the three goals that Omar Marmoush was able to score at home yesterday against Newcastle.

So you still have faith in  Manchester City's team to  be able to overturn a first leg defeat in the hands of real Madrid at ethiad to be able to win at Santiago bernabéu lol you are funny you know. How do you think it's possible? Some people might think with their outstanding performance against Newcastle that they can be able to spring forth a surprise in the UCL but the level of intensity of the Champions League is far more different from the domestic league and I don't think any miracle can happen.

You are absolutely right Manchester city wining Real Madrid at this stage look impossible merely looking or judging because Real Madrid is not just an ordinary team especially when it comes to champions league and in a critical moment like this and considering the fact that Manchester city is not even in there prime again. There's this spirit that always follow or back Real Madrid in champions league and it is not just a spirit but also an experience, Real Madrid has champions league experience to the point that even if they are not inform you can not beat them anyhow, it is as if they are born with champions league though this is football anything is possible but on a normal Manchester city can not beat them at this stage.

[Sandra_hakeem]

So you still have faith in  Manchester City's team to  be able to overturn a first leg defeat in the hands of real Madrid at ethiad to be able to win at Santiago bernabéu lol you are funny you know. How do you think it's possible? Some people might think with their outstanding performance against Newcastle that they can be able to spring forth a surprise in the UCL but the level of intensity of the Champions League is far more different from the domestic league and I don't think any miracle can happen.

Why not? In football anything can happen, and we can't say it's impossible, even though the situation is closer to the impossible. But once again, we have to remember that this is football and in football anything can happen.
Do you remember when big clubs could turn things around when everyone said it was impossible. For example, when Real Madrid turned things around last season, there was Barcelona when they faced Paris Saint Germain and many others.
It's impossible in people's minds, but in football something like that is something that can very well happen.

Football is so unpredictable, Yes Manchester city is going to Santiago this time but that doesn't change anything, even though home advantage counts most times in football it doesn't guarantee winning. If Manchester City can boast their confidence ahead of this match they should see an easy win even though the need two goals to win the second leg and proceed to the knockout stage.
I know Madrid will fight hard to defend the aggregate they have already but if Manchester City is creative enough for with their attacks and the are able to hold their game till the last minute they should come up with a possible win. I will love to see Manchester proceeded to the next round.

[Jody.Drummer]

Why not? In football anything can happen, and we can't say it's impossible, even though the situation is closer to the impossible. But once again, we have to remember that this is football and in football anything can happen.
Do you remember when big clubs could turn things around when everyone said it was impossible. For example, when Real Madrid turned things around last season, there was Barcelona when they faced Paris Saint Germain and many others.
It's impossible in people's minds, but in football something like that is something that can very well happen.

Football is so unpredictable, Yes Manchester city is going to Santiago this time but that doesn't change anything, even though home advantage counts most times in football it doesn't guarantee winning. If Manchester City can boast their confidence ahead of this match they should see an easy win even though the need two goals to win the second leg and proceed to the knockout stage.
I know Madrid will fight hard to defend the aggregate they have already but if Manchester City is creative enough for with their attacks and the are able to hold their game till the last minute they should come up with a possible win. I will love to see Manchester proceeded to the next round.

In fact, I see that Manchester City will probably play freely, because they have no other choice but to win the match with a deficit of 2 goals to qualify, or at least they have to win with a difference of 1 goal to take the game to extra time and penalties. On the other hand, I also see that if Real Madrid in this match plays under pressure or plays with a burden, then that can be utilized by Manchester City. Although Real Madrid is a club with good mentality, it can happen in a match.

[reagansimms]

Real Madrid may be more motivated to win because the match will be held in Bernabeu. But it doesn't remove totally the chance for Man City to win the match. If Man City can score a quick goal in the first leg of the match, I'm sure it will be an advantage for Man City. But if Real Madrid scores first, I doubt that Man City will have a chance to win the match.

Madrid's young defender Asencio was able to perform excellently in the  first leg match. Another important thing is that two important defenders of Madrid's squad, David alaba and rudiger, have returned to the squad. And if these two defenders are fully fit, then it will be very difficult for Manchester City to break  down madrid's defense. Madrid's defense was relatively weak in the first match. Even then  Manchester city failed to win. It seems unlikely that City will win if Madrid's defense is strong at the moment.

Man City come to Santiago Bernabeu with a mission to win, that is the most important thing that Real Madrid must be wary of. They must prevent even the slightest mistake to keep their goal clean sheet, a strong defense is the main key for Madrid to secure a ticket to the last 16. But if you look at Man City performance when they beat Newcastle, it is very difficult for Madrid to prevent City players from scoring. At least they have to maintain their best performance so that Man City does not score more than one goal.

[irhact]

In fact, I see that Manchester City will probably play freely, because they have no other choice but to win the match with a deficit of 2 goals to qualify, or at least they have to win with a difference of 1 goal to take the game to extra time and penalties. On the other hand, I also see that if Real Madrid in this match plays under pressure or plays with a burden, then that can be utilized by Manchester City. Although Real Madrid is a club with good mentality, it can happen in a match.

The game is going to be the best game for this season in the champions league it might be better than the finals as I don't see any other match that'll live up to the hype of this game. Any club that wins in this game progresses to the next stage and the goals don't have to be too much as the only goal that's giving Manchester city a disadvantage is just 1 goal but Pep Guardiola is capable of turning things around with his technical genius system. I hope his formation is strong and doesn't give Real Madrid the privilege to embrace him as I'm suspecting, that's what Real Madrid players are playing on doing since the game is in their home stadium.

[Iranus]

Madrid's young defender Asencio was able to perform excellently in the  first leg match. Another important thing is that two important defenders of Madrid's squad, David alaba and rudiger, have returned to the squad. And if these two defenders are fully fit, then it will be very difficult for Manchester City to break  down madrid's defense. Madrid's defense was relatively weak in the first match. Even then  Manchester city failed to win. It seems unlikely that City will win if Madrid's defense is strong at the moment.

Alaba and Rudiger are very good central defenders but their fitness after injuries is unknown and perhaps is not good enough. Defensive players in the first leg plaed well and Ancelotti doesn't have big reasons to change the squad. Alaba and Rudiger can be called for the match but will start it on bench and Ancelotti will choose right moment to use them as their experience can help Real Madrid.

Manchester City have nothing to lose and even they know danger from Real Madrid, they will have to play attacking in Bernabeu. With players like Mbappe, Vinicius and Rodrgyo, Real Madrid can play counter attacking very dangerously in Bernabeu stadium.

Alaba and Rudiger are experienced defenders. And in these high-voltage matches, it is very important to have experienced players in the squad. Experienced players can change the scenario of the match at any time. Alaba and Rudiger are likely to be in the squad even if they are not fully fit. Because Ancelotti has no better option than this. Moreover  in the second leg match, Madrid may try to play defensively and try to draw the match. Only if they can draw the match, Real Madrid can qualify for the next round. If Madrid plays defensively, it will be more difficult for Manchester City to break down Madrid's defense.