2023-05-18 01:44:57
The approach shown by the Real Madrid from the beginning of the game it has not been the appropriate one to face a second leg of the semifinals of the European Cup. Own Charles Ancelotti made a change with respect to the lineup of the first leg placing Eder Miliato in the position of Antonio Rudiger.
A change that did not serve to block a Erling Haaland who was with Thibaut Courtois with two great colossal saves that confirmed his state of form. A first part that was a constant bombardment for him Real Madrid that could not stop the offensive attack of Pep Guardiola’s team.
An endless bleeding
After the first goal of Bernardo Silva who was left alone before Thibaut Courtoisa very uphill game began for Madrid that could not find solutions to harm a team that was strong in all facets. Hunger and ambition Manchester City were decisive to win a game that had no emotion.
This is how you came to a break with doubts and without motivation to turn the situation around. Changes were requested for the second part. could have played with Aurelien Tchouameni in the middle with the output of Federico Valverde to be able to help in the transitions to the sides.
But in the end he was betting on a change in the 63rd minute. Antonio Rudiger came in to put Eduardo Camavinga in the center with the exit of Luke Modric. In the 70 he took out Toni Kroos and continued to hold Federico Valverde that he was not, nor was he expected. The sides were the following indicated and finally a Rodrygo Goes that he had almost no participation during the game.
Guardiola gives Ancelotti a tactical bath
He Manchester City Unlike his rival, he had prepared the game thoroughly in order to reach a hypothetical final in which Inter Milan is already installed. A change with Grealish and Bernardo Silva in the bands that allowed break the defensive line of the Madrid team.
The last two goals came in a second half in which the Real Madrid he lowered his arms and accepted a hard defeat. A huge bathroom that will be remembered for many years. One of the five worst defeats for the team in the Champions League.
An unrecognizable Madrid
Several are the players who have not shown their best version in a decisive duel. The spotlights point to Vinicius Jr that could not be the protagonist with the marking of Kyle Walker. Added to it, Karim Benzema who was missing during the encounter y Rodrygo Goes, they could not create a combinative game that would have given the team a break.
In the middle of the field they were overwhelmingly outnumbered. An insecure Valverde, with many turnovers and with balls that don’t know an owner. Thibaut Courtois you can say it was the best of the party, together with a Toni Kroos that at all times he was looking for the necessary calm to control the game.
Changes in the template?
Several players in the squad know defeat for the first time with the Real Madrid. Now it’s time to think about changes for next season. one year with a Copa del Rey, a European Super Cup and the Club World Cup it may not be enough to maintain the current template. It is time to think about changes for the coming years.
The renovation is still going on. Daniel Ceballos y Marco Asensio. The renovations of Luka Modric, Karim Benzema y Toni Kroos They assure them to continue for a year further. The possible arrival of Gabriel Veiga y Jude Bellingham They portend important changes in the lineup.
The doubt regarding Charles Ancelotti it is in the air. After staying 14 points behind FC Barcelona in the League, adding a tough 4-0 defeat in the final of the Spanish Super Cup and repeating the same result in the Champions League second leg in the Etihad Stadium.
The coach hoped to add a new European Cup to his record and has been defeated. Florentino Perez must make a decision and think about whether a replacement is necessary in the team’s coaching staff. No possible replacements are detailed, and the rumor of going to Brazil to be a coach continues to gain strength.
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