Manchester City will play host to Real Madrid with their backs pressed against the walls in a crunch Champions League fixture at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
The Eastlanders currently stand at the brink of elimination from the glamorous European event, after having collected just 2 points from their 4 matches. Even if http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mancini-c23323’s men are able to grab a win over the Spanish giants, they will still need some
other results to go their way if they are to qualify.
City are expected to all guns blazing on Wednesday and will leave no stone unturned to revive their European campaign. The team possesses a handful of world class players who can make things happen for their side. In the following article, we will take a
quick look at some City players who could leave their mark tonight.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sergio-c33030 Aguero
The Argentinean striker was right on the money in his side’s previous European outing against Ajax. After watching the Citizens go 2 goals down, he netted in the equalizer and even claimed the clincher which was wrongly adjudicated as off-side by the linesman.
Besides, the 24-year old will be fresh from his scintillating performance against Aston Villa at the weekend, in which he scored a brace, and will be looking to carry it against Jose Mourinho’s unit.
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The inventive play-maker will know all about some of the Spanish players in Madrid’s dugout from his international experience and will also know what to expect of them.
Having made his return to the team this month from an injury, the midfielder has quickly rediscovered his top form, taking the central stage in the heart of the field.
Silva will hold the key for the Citizens against the Los Blancos. He can bamboozle the defenders with his quick feet movement, remarkable dribbling ability and sparking pace and will be particularly dangerous on the right flank. Furthermore, the player has
the knack of finding delightful through balls and lofted passes for the attackers and can also whip in some good deliveries inside the box. The visitors will have to keep him under check if they are to secure a result.
Edin Dzeko
Dzeko, or City’s super-sub as some have started to call him these days, will have an important part to play. The Bosnian footballer is, at the moment, the team’s highest goalscorer for the season with 7 scalps. However, he is expected to be introduced in
the second period, as Mancini will prefer to start with his trusted combo of Aguero and Tevez upfront.
The striker possesses all the weapons up his sleeve. He has got a great first touch, a powerful left foot and a height suited for an aerial battle. Apart from that, he has the ability to involve himself in the thick of things by getting himself into goal
scoring positions. It will be little surprise if he chips in with a winner on Wednesday, having already done so on numerous occasions this term.
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The English shot-stopper could have another busy evening. Even though the blue Manchester team have leaked 9 goals in their 4 matches, Hart made some jaw-dropping saves during this period. It can be said that mainly due to him, his side have still got an
outside chance of qualifying for the next round.
His biggest challenge though will be to keep out the Madrid ace, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristiano-Ronaldo-c9629. Although there is very little any keeper could do when the Portuguese International is in the mood, Hart’s quick reaction time, agility and awareness could prevent the visitors
from scoring. However, it can be said with certainty that if he has an off day, City’s European campaign will end in yet another disappointment.
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