In three consecutive seasons, each team has won one of their meetings in the knockout rounds. City swept Real Madrid 4-0 in the second round of last season's quarterfinals (totaling five wins in two rounds), but the Galacticos are much stronger this season and are evenly matched against the Blue Moon.
My former hosts Real Madrid had a variety of options on the attacking end, but Zudbinenham's form was crucial. When it mattered, he scored repeatedly with his world-class long-range shooting and ability to break out of the box quickly. How will Gordiona target his deployment to limit him, and my guess is that Lodi Kasjandi will play a tight defense against him.
In the last match, Kiel managed to limit Yunis Oszulia and keep his opponents from playing at the right level. However, City's right goal may be out due to injury, which means Real Madrid may attack from the left side. Lodi Gorgos has been in hot form lately, and Real Madrid's attacking end is full of firepower, which is expected to bring great pressure to City's defense.
The midfield battle will determine the direction of the game, and we must not let Chivun Dibny, Phil Cotton and Bernardo Schwarz have easy access to the ball. Caio Aveni will keep a close eye on them, but Ossie will have to be more cautious to avoid losing possession easily.
Last but not least, the showdown between Rudiger and Enninchalant is also worth watching. I think the German international will test his opponent through physical confrontation and provocation, knowing full well that Aynincharant is just one breakaway opportunity away from breaking through the defense.
