ANALYSE MAN CITY VS REAL MADRID:
A few months ago, people were talking about these teams possibly meeting in the final.
Now, instead, an early exit and a fiasco await one of the clubs.
The market has shifted in the past few days alone.
Real Madrid is now the "underdog" in the market: "To Qualify."
The reason? All the injuries in the backline. But I think the general public has overreacted a bit. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao have been out for a long time now. Of course, it's a blow to also lose Antonio Rudiger. That means Raúl Asencio and Aurélien Tchouaméni will continue as the center-back pairing. Obviously not ideal... A "puppy" who is barely dry behind the ears and Tchouaméni, who is usually a midfielder. However, they handled themselves excellently against Atletico Madrid this past weekend. And even if they concede a few goals – they have enough firepower to advance anyway.
Despite all of "Los Blancos’" injuries... It seems like most people have just forgotten how fragile and weak Manchester City has been this season. They also have their own injury concerns. Their defense has been shockingly weak many times, and it's not exactly some rookies on the other side—they have to defend against Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, and Vinicius Jr.
Erling Braut Haaland is expected to tear Real Madrid’s depleted defense apart – but he has gone scoreless in his last four Champions League matches against Real Madrid. Man City has faced Real Madrid in knockout-like situations several times before, and they have been eliminated three times – they don’t have a worse record against any other team.
Man City is having their worst season in a very long time... Real Madrid is topping La Liga and doing well despite defensive setbacks...
I just can't let this opportunity slip through my fingers. Just grateful to get an "underdog price" on Ancelotti’s squad. High stake!
