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Manager Manchester City, Pep Guardiolastaring at the duel with Real Madrid in leg II semifinals Liga Champions. The last El Clasico was not used as a reference.
At the Santiago Bernabeu, Thursday (5/5/2022) early morning WIB, Madrid vs Man City took place. The match will kickoff at 2.00 WIB.
Moment The classic On March 21, 2022, Madrid were beaten by Barcelona four goals without reply. Los Cules won thanks to a pair of goals from Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Ronald Araujo, and Ferran Torres.
Guardiola pay attention to Carlo Ancelotti’s choice of tactics when Madrid were massacred by Barcelona. Luka Modric was plotted as a striker, Karim Benzema was not played.
Because of that anomaly, Guardiola will not make El Clasico when determining the choice of tactics when playing at home to Madrid.
“I didn’t see the game, only the footage and not everything,” said Guardiola Football Italia.
“Karim Benzema didn’t play and Ancelotti did something unusual with Luka Modric. So, it’s not a match that can be a reference for me,” said Guardiola add.
Man City bagged an aggregate advantage heading into the clash against Madrid. When playing at home last week, The Citizens won 4-3.
With that result, Man City needed a draw to qualify for the Champions League final.
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