Madrid vs City (0-4) 1-5 agg

[maceo4]

Benzema, Modric and Kroos too old and slow

Why change Rudiger who had an excellent game first leg. Don't change it if ain't broken

He better come be the first sub at halftime, like wtf…

[green4life]

Madrid is not serious. What a waste of my time.

They blow hot and cold all season, I knew they wouldn’t be up for it, I hope they prove me wrong sha…

They played very well at the bernabeau so that gave me hope. Also, they turned around Barca in the semi's of the Copa Del Rey with Benzema hat trick at the Camp Nou. I was hoping for a similar performance today.

[green4life]

Benzema, Modric and Kroos too old and slow

Why change Rudiger who had an excellent game first leg. Don't change it if ain't broken

He better come be the first sub at halftime, like wtf…

Rudiger is not the issue. The issue is Pep has targeted Vinny's side knowing he's not as involved in the defensive phase as is expected of wide forwards at this stage of the competition. This game has no room for luxury player attitudes.

[joplass]

Benzema, Modric and Kroos too old and slow

Why change Rudiger who had an excellent game first leg. Don't change it if ain't broken

Very important point.

[Scipio Africanus]

This game reminds me of the WC final

[ohsee]

I don't see Real surviving this. City's dominance is too much. I think Ancelotti made a mistake with his back four selection. Why not play Rudiger--who had an excellent game last week--as CB partner for Militao, and play Alaba, a natural LB, out left instead of Camavinga? Bernardo Silva is using Camavinga to drink garri. Camavinga is not a natural LB or a defender. He had a lucky game last week.

Anyway, I will support City in the final. Ancelotti focked up big time here.

[txj]

Benzema, Modric and Kroos too old and slow

Why change Rudiger who had an excellent game first leg. Don't change it if ain't broken

He better come be the first sub at halftime, like wtf…

Rudiger is not the issue. The issue is Pep has targeted Vinny's side knowing he's not as involved in the defensive phase as is expected of wide forwards at this stage of the competition. This game has no room for luxury player attitudes.

Not sure that is all of it...

Its the deep defensive line that carlo has chosen. He's also choosing to leave the wide players high for the quick release of the deep ball.

The line is so deep they are not even pushing up when the ball leaves their box...

[Comrade Machel]

Benzema, Modric and Kroos too old and slow

Why change Rudiger who had an excellent game first leg. Don't change it if ain't broken

Very important point.

All forward balls into City half easily cut out because there is little mobility upfront

[ohsee]

Guardiola na wizard.

With the kind of money they spend he better be.

Chief, it is much more than the money they spend. The man is a wizard. End of story.

[mcal]

...commentators said RM never came out of their dressing room
Well, I hope the Italians do justice in Istanbul.

[danfo driver]

A midfield of Valverde -- Tchouameni -- Camavinga would have held the strong, be perfect for his low block in the first half and then in the second half, bring in the magicians to take advantage of a "tired" City.

[green4life]

Valverde has not been pulling his weight in midfield

[mcal]

...yeah, was Rudiger injured?

[txj]

A midfield of Valverde -- Tchouameni -- Camavinga would have held the strong, be perfect for his low block in the first half and then in the second half, bring in the magicians to take advantage of a "tired" City.

Thought he was going to start with Valverde on right wing as he did last year, with Rodrygo on bench

[txj]

Valverde has not been pulling his weight in midfield

Been quite poor

Rudiger on

[danfo driver]

Valverde has not been pulling his weight in midfield

Been quite poor

Rudiger on

Medicine after death

[txj]

Valverde has not been pulling his weight in midfield

Been quite poor

Rudiger on

Medicine after death

problem was that deep line...esp without Tchoumeni

[maceo4]

If not for Courtois…Kai

[danfo driver]

I am truly stunned by Ancelotti sha. I know people make mistakes, but the result of this mistake was foreseeable. Thats what surprises me.

[Scipio Africanus]

If not for Courtois…Kai

3 point blank saves on Haaland alone!

[danfo driver]

If not for Courtois…Kai

Take am easy, Ndi Dakar.

[Scipio Africanus]

OK. Bye bye Real!! 3-0!

[maceo4]

3-0 Mschew