2023-05-09 10:47:17
Madrid
As was the case last season, Manchester City and Real Madrid meet again in the semi-finals of the Champions League. A year ago, we were treated to a historic double confrontation between the Spanish club and the English team.
This evening at 8:00 p.m., football fans will not miss the poster of the season between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu for nothing in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
For the visitors, this represents a revenge to be taken after the double confrontation of last season which saw the Cityzens sadly leave the race at this same stage of the competition.
Between a first leg that turned into a demonstration for the Skyblues (4-3) to the inexplicable reversal of the situation during added time at the Santiago Bernabéu (3-1), Real Madrid – Manchester City of last season is undoubtedly one of the most significant double confrontations of recent seasons in the Champions League.
This semi-final also gives an appointment to two teams with very different status in Europe. On the one hand, the Madrid king, defending champion and club which has lifted the Champions League 14 times. On the other, the serious contender, still looking for his first European title, but who seems to have reached maturity to finally win. In difficulty in the league, Real Madrid makes its continental experience speak for each of its European outings. This was particularly the case against Liverpool and Chelsea in the previous rounds. Carlo Ancelotti’s men have never trembled against two of the greatest English teams. Pep Guardiola himself knows it: “To win the Champions League, you have to beat Real Madrid”.
In the opposing camp, the European experience is not the most reliable argument. However, the level of play shown by Manchester City in recent weeks is unanimous and many observers agree to admit that it is the best team in the world today. Arsenal, or Bayern Munich can testify to this, those who have crossed paths with Cityzens in recent days. On the lawn of Santiago Bernabéu this Tuesday, we will also and above all be entitled to a clash between undoubtedly the two best numbers 9 of the last two seasons. However, the two players have very different profiles.
Often injured this season, Karim Benzema has always been present during the major meetings of Real Madrid. Evidenced by his performances in the final phase of the Champions League. Author of 4 goals since the start of the knockout phase, the “Nueve” is still not satisfied and he intends to go to the end, once again, in C1.
But opposite, it will be necessary to watch carefully the man of the season: Erling Haaland. Already author of 50 goals in all competitions with Manchester City, the Norwegian is unstoppable this season. He, who has just broken the record for goals scored in a single Premier League exercise, does not intend to stop there either. The Big Ears Cup remains a specific objective.
This semi-final could also have its share of consequences in the votes for the Ballon d’Or 2023. If for the moment Lionel Messi is advancing as a favorite following his victory in the World Cup this winter, many are the contenders for this reward who will participate in this double confrontation like Benzema, Haaland, Vinicius Jr and Kevin de Bruyne.
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