one more episode in the new Champions League classic

The brand new European basic takes place once more within the spherical of 16 of this Champions League. Actual Madrid will play once more in opposition to Manchester Metropolis and each will star in a match that has been performed as much as 13 instances within the final ten years.

Arbeloa’s males managed to get by way of the playoff after beating Benfica in a controversial tie, however the meringues managed to win on mixture 3-1. Alternatively, Guardiola’s workforce had gone on to the spherical of 16 after being within the High-8.

This 12 months there has already been a confrontation between each groups the place Guardiola’s males managed to win on the Bernabéu by two targets to 1. Nevertheless, each groups arrive very modified.

Metropolis arrives in higher form for this match than it did in opposition to Madrid of their earlier duel. They’ve managed to battle to win the Premier League in opposition to Arsenal and have certified to play within the Cup last in opposition to the identical rival.

Alternatively, Madrid arrives with one other coach after the dismissal of Xabi Alonso and the announcement of Arbeloa as a substitute, they usually had been eradicated from the Cup. Even so, they proceed combating to win La Liga in opposition to Barcelona.

Metropolis with Rodri

Guardiola’s males have managed to make the workforce work and a part of that success comes from the signings they made within the winter. The addition of Semenyo and Guéhi to the workforce in January has precipitated a leap in high quality within the squad.

The ahead has solely performed six video games within the Blues shirt and has already managed to attain three targets and an help. For his half, the Ivory Coast worldwide defender has stored a clear sheet 3 times within the six video games he has additionally performed.

The Manchester workforce has managed to enhance in comparison with final 12 months, which solely managed to win one title, the English Tremendous Cup, firstly of the season. A really poor stability for a workforce of its dimension.

Nevertheless, one of many keys to this transformation of path within the outcomes is the return of Rodri. The midfielder, winner of the Ballon d’Or in 2024, suffered a torn cruciate ligament in his knee that very same 12 months.

The Spaniard has managed to get better and in current weeks is returning to play at a excessive stage. It’s the key for Metropolis to perform and one of the best model of the workforce to come back to mild. Moreover, Rodri has been capable of rating vital targets for his membership, just like the one which gave Guardiola’s workforce a Champions League title in 2023.

Steadiness in favor of Madrid

In all of historical past, there have been six qualifying rounds the place the 2 groups have confronted one another and the stability of those is favorable to Actual Madrid. The white workforce has managed to advance to the following spherical on 4 events.

The newest occurred within the final version of the Champions League, the place the meringues managed to beat Metropolis within the playoff section with a world results of 6-3. The present tie can go for both workforce. Each can take the victory and thus advance to the quarterfinals.