COMSMEDIA MAGAZINE 2ND EDITION

4 I COMSMEDIA MAGAZINE
Can Zidane
perform the
the two clubs,
winning the
possession battle
and creating
more scoring
chances in a 3-2
triumph.
magic again?
The match also
showed how
explosive these
two teams can
MANCHESTER CITY HAVE
be. It was scoreless
for the first 67 minutes before a span
LET countless opportunities
slip away during Champions
of five goals in 22 minutes. So if Madrid
League play and now their
isn’t sound in the defensive third early,
backs are against the wall with two matches
left in group play. Anything less than a
City could snag a couple quick ones.
victory against Real Madrid and City will
That’s why it’s such an advantage to have
be eliminated.
a reliable veteran goalkeeper like Iker
Knowing where City stands, the La Liga
Casillas. He’s been through these type of
champions should expect to see plenty of
pressure-packed matches many times in
desperation from their Premier League
his storied career and will be prepared for
counterparts on Wednesday. It’s going to
whatever City throws his way.
take a lot of discipline, especially early in
Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez each
the match, for Madrid to survive the siege.
scored twice over the weekend against
The key for Los Blancos is employing a
Aston Villa. Manager Roberto Mancini
conservative approach early. City is going
to be in all-out attack mode from the
will likely turn to the in-form duo again,
hoping lightning strikes twice in less than
opening whistle trying to gain an
a week to get City back in the mix.
early edge, so
Madrid
The best chances for Cristiano Ronaldo
can’t afford
to get
and Karim Benzema, who both scored in
caught out-
numbered
at the
the first meeting, will likely come on the
counterattack. With the Citizens pressing
back.
up front, there should be several chances
If they sur-
v i v e
to break out in response.
that first
wave
All told, fans should be in for an exciting
of pres- sure,
back-and-forth clash. While
the Span-
i s h
City is desperate
to stay
side should
be in
terrific shape.
T h e y
alive, Madrid
would
controlled
the first
match between
love to eliminate
one of
the top
MONDAY, AUGUST 4 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 9, 2020.
both sides.
Unfortunately for the Premier League
leaders, a draw seems like the most probable
outcome.
pre-tournament
contenders
before the knockout
stages. So
there’s a lot of
motivation on