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Two of the perfect attacking groups in Europe (Real Madrid and Manchester City) face off within the Champions League semifinals this week, with City’s record-seeking Erling Haaland going towards Real’s red-hot trio of Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo and Karim Benzema.
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Tuesday’s first leg at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium shall be a rematch of final 12 months’s semifinal, when Madrid obtained the higher of a City staff that didn’t have Haaland. City fell wanting European success but once more, whereas Madrid went on to win a record-extending 14th title.
The addition of Haaland might be the difference-maker for Pep Guardiola’s staff. The Norwegian has 12 of City’s 26 targets within the league this season. He is 5 wanting Cristiano Ronaldo’s single-season report of 17 for Madrid in 2013-14.
“If you have a player like Haaland, you have to take advantage,” Guardiola stated Monday. “We will play for him. When we didn’t have him we had to play differently. Now we have to take advantage of having a player like him.”
When and the place will Real Madrid vs Manchester City be performed?
The Champions League semifinal Real Madrid vs Manchester City shall be performed on the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. It is scheduled for a 12:30 am IST kick-off on May 10.
Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City?
Real Madrid vs Manchester City may be watched on Sony Sports community.
When can I stay stream Real Madrid vs Manchester City?
The Champions League semifinal fixture Real Madrid vs Manchester City may be stay streamed on Sony LIV.
(Note: All the above streaming particulars are for viewers in India solely)
With the Copa title secured and La Liga out of attain, Madrid can totally concentrate on the matchup towards City.
City enters the semifinals nonetheless in the midst of a good title race in England. Guardiola needed to play a few of his prime gamers — together with Haaland and Kevin de Bruyne — for the complete 90 minutes on Saturday in a 2-1 win over Leeds.
Madrid eradicated two different English golf equipment within the Champions League — Liverpool within the spherical of 16 and Chelsea within the quarterfinals. City superior previous Leipzig within the final 16 and Bayern Munich within the final eight.
Madrid is making its eleventh semifinal look in 13 seasons and is attempting to win its sixth title in 10 seasons.
City performed in its first Champions League remaining two seasons in the past, dropping to Chelsea.
‘We have been ready final 12 months, too. We are the identical supervisor, primarily the identical gamers however utterly totally different video games. The distinction is the second leg is at dwelling,” Guardiola stated. “The way we are playing is really good. We are not here for revenge, just another opportunity. One day we will win it. We come here this season to do it.”
Source: sportstar.thehindu.com