2024-04-16 22:52:37
Manchester City’s goal machine Erling Holland has received a special mission for the second leg of the 1/4-finals of the Champions League against “Real” (M). A week ago, two titas had a neat goal show – 3:3, and so left the outcome for tomorrow night. The match is from 22:00.
According to the media in England, the manager of “City” Pep Guardiola wants the Norwegian goal machine to focus more on the press of the defenders, as well as to open more free spaces for the fast wings of the “citizens” rather than looking for a goal. Holland has come under fire recently for not scoring enough, but in England it is reported that this is due to his new function on the pitch.
A few days ago, the manager of “City” Guardiola emphasized that winning titles is the main goal, and not individual honors such as the “Golden Ball”, and emphasized the importance of Holland for the team’s strategy and morale.
Daniele Orsato was chosen as the referee of the mega derby with “Real”. The Italian for the 3rd time will lead a match between the last winners of the Champions League, as the two teams have exchanged 1 victory each.
“We want to win the Champions League twice in a row. If we manage to do two trebles in a row, it will be amazing because no one else has achieved it. This is exactly our motivation”, said one of the leaders of “City” Bernardo Silva.
The striker of “Bayern” (M) Harry Kane threatened “Arsenal”. The first match in London ended without a winner – 2:2. For the match in Munich, Bayern will be without Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry. Both have injuries and will not be ready for the match.
“We don’t want the season to end for us,” Kane said. The Champions League is the only trophy that Munich can fight for, after being eliminated from the German Cup, and “Bayer” (Leverkusen) has already become the champion of the Bundesliga.
“This year we are playing better in the Champions League than in Germany. We have a lot of experience and most of our players have played in big matches,” said Kane.
The coach of “Bayern” Thomas Tuchel pointed out that his team has a slight advantage over the rival from London.
“We have players who have won the Champions League. We have players who have played crucial matches in the tournament. But to gain an advantage, we still have to give our best,” said the coach of the Bavarian colossus.