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After dominating I would have almost guaranteed a loss if we did not score in the first half and probably the first thirty. It would have been such a momentum thing for Madrid if that happened.

 

Hell of a goal, that. Well worked.

 

Madrid look terrified.

 

Still don't think its over though. I have seen Madrid before. I need four more goals before I am comfortable lol.

 

why am I cheering for MCI right now

 

how quickly we forget Madrid's dark arts post-90'

 

How have City got so much energy at this stage of the season? Obviously the prospect of the treble is driving them on but they look fresh as hell.

 

237 Man City passes to RM's 45 - wow

 

Its one man and his name is Pep. He took it personal last year not having players ready for the Madrid tie and made it a mission this season to correct that. The amount of physio work that Haaland does is crazy from the article I have read.

 

correct outlooks. and I feel as if City have had their share of matches where they let teams gain back momentum.

 

Madrid should be down like 3-0 so its kind of win for them if you go in half down 1-0.

 

I remember last year walking from my desk at 88' and City were up 5-3 on agg or whatever and when I got to my car they were tied 5-5 at 91'. I literally said "HOW" out loud to the parking garage.

 

Case in point right there....

 

Madrid will put some pressure on here in this final ten. They should have some energy to press.

 

Seems the only way Real Madrid will get a nice counter is to somehow let Stones and Walker up the pitch while keeping Vini further up the field (aka playing less defense). But that assumes they'd actually be able to win the ball lol

 

Stones trying an outside the boot pass in a Champions League semis is hilarious.

 

Lets goooo

 

I love all the Silvas! Particularly the height challenged ones with silky touches and great hair.

 

Love how animated Pep gets as well

 

Only one more before the break would make me comfortable as a City fan.

 

Did this ref forget his cards in the locker room?

 

That first goal in the second half is going to be very, very interesting if it goes 2-0 to half.

 

It would be so embarrassing to be a central defender and letting a 5'8" guy score a header against you

 

Madrid are cooked. Who would have thought playing a midfield with a combined age of about 130 would be found out against the best midfield in Europe