“Manchester City’s Crucial Semifinal Match Against Real Madrid in Champions League”

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Manchester City is looking at an important moment this midweek: facing Real Madrid in leg II semifinal Liga Champions. This is believed to be very crucial to the chance to win.

Manchester City will host Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium, Thursday (18/5/2023) early morning WIB, in the second leg of the semifinals Liga Champions. They held Madrid 1-1 in the first leg at the Bernabeu and got the advantage of the decider being held at home.

This match is considered very crucial for Man City’s chance to win. Real Madrid on paper is considered the biggest obstacle among the remaining opponents.

Madrid is the most experienced opponent of all four semifinalists. Inter have only returned to the Champions League in the last four seasons, and even then three times were eliminated in the group phase and then stopped in the top 16 last season.

AC Milan even just appeared again in the competition in the 2021/2022 season and was knocked out in the group stages. Previously, they had seven seasons of fasting in the Champions League football.

But Madrid is certainly not a random opponent. They are the kings of the Champions League with 14 titles. If it fails again, will that mean a big stain for the Pep Guardiola era at Man City?

“My legacy has been extraordinary. I have been in this position many times,” Guardiola was quoted as saying Sky Sports.

“We’re not stupid to understand how important this game is. This is probably the most important game since we’ve been together here. We’re not denying that. It’s important because of the competition, because of the rival, in many ways.”

“I told the players to live it as a great opportunity, enjoy the moment, we are incredibly lucky to be here. The opportunity is in our hands, it’s up to us, you don’t have to do anything extraordinary, the important thing is to be yourself and win one game to go to the final.”

“We will give everything, do everything, I have a good feeling about the team. Whatever happens, thanks to them for bringing me and the fans here again,” he added.

Under the direction of Pep Guardiola, Manchester City won 11 titles including four Premier League titles. They have the opportunity to win the treble winners this season.

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