Esteemed Kompany host Steven Mcinerney is joined by @JPRothwell of the @CityXtraPod to preview tonight’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid. Another massive Champions League night awaits at the Etihad Stadium. It doesn’t get much bigger than a meeting between the European champions and the 14-time winners of the competition.
A big discussion point heading into tonight’s match is, will Kyle Walker start for Manchester City? Pep Guardiola told the media that a decision would be made on Walker’s role following City’s training session yesterday. If Walker does start, he will have a pivotal role to play in containing the threat posed by Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo. The pair were a constant threat during last week’s 3-all draw and loom as Real Madrid’s biggest attacking threat tonight. Kyle Walker will have a big role to play across the final stages of the season for Manchester City. Will City risk playing their captain tonight? It’s something to watch for pre-game.
Steven Mcinerney and his special guest also preview tonight’s match. With the game being played at the Etihad Stadium, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see Carlo Ancelotti’s sit back and try to soak up early pressure from Pep Guardiola’s side. With their threat on the break how Manchester City handle that and impose their will on the visitors. It will go a long way in deciding tonight’s match.
Steven Mcinerney previews tonight’s game with a special guest in the video below. It promises to be another spectacular evening at the Etihad, and the stakes couldn’t be higher in a meeting of two of the best teams in Europe.
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