Champions League Semi-Finals 2021/22 Top 5 players to watch out for Manchester City face Real Madrid: Real Madrid will travel to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League semifinals. We take a look at the top 5 players to watch out for, who could prove to be the difference in this mouth-watering UCL semi-final clash. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates on Sports.
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Champions League Semi-Finals 2021/22: Top 5 players to watch out in Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Luka Modric:
The 2018 Ballon d’Or winner has been the most joyful player to watch in a Real Madrid shirt. The Croatian playmaker Luka Modric who helped Madrid with some big performances against giant teams such as PSG and Chelsea by controlling the midfield was lauded for his heroics.
He is guaranteed to deliver pin point crosses to his team-mates. Luka Modric was highly praised for his work rate against PSG and not just for his passing ability but also for his defensive tackles.
With Man City playing a high defensive line, the Croatian can play out inch perfect through balls to Vinicius Jr. or Benzema to unlock the Man City defence at the Etihad.
Phil Foden:
The 21-year-old England midfielder has proven to be an important asset for Pep Guardiola in the big games and he will surely play a part against the European giants Real Madrid. Phil Foden has played several positions under Pep including as a right-winger, centre-forward and centre-midfielder.
Phil Foden has been involved in 21 goals so far across all competitions for Man City with 2 of his assists and goals coming in the Champions League. The English star is set to play against Madrid in a centre-forward position as he looks to trouble the likes of Eder Militao and David Alaba with his dribbling abilities and knack for getting on the ball.
Karim Benzema:
Hattrick hero vs PSG and Chelsea, Karim Benzema is all set to become the top scorer for the 2021/22 Champions League season. He needs two more goals to overtake Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski (13 goals).
Karim Benzema provided moments of individual brilliance scoring 7 goals in his last three Champions League knockout games. His eye for goal has helped Real Madrid overcome big teams across all competitions.
Benzema has scored 37 goals for Real Madrid this season with 25 of his goals coming in the La Liga competition. The likes of Ruben Dias, Laporte and John Stones will have to closely monitor the French striker in order to control the tie.
Kevin De Bruyne:
The Belgian playmaker has been influential for the Cityzens with his long range shooting abilities but most importantly being the playmaker of the team. He is Pep Guardiola’s most prized asset with Joao Cancelo suspended for the hosts.
Kevin De Bruyne has amassed 25 goal contributions this season across all competitions, but he provides more than just assists and goals, he can produce huge game changing moments with his feet and therefore the Real Madrid midfield will definitely have to keep their eyes on the Belgian.
Vinicius Junior:
Still only aged 21-years-old, Vinicius Jr. has dominated the left flank for Real Madrid with his sumptuous dribbling but most importantly his partnership with Karim Benzema has played a part in Madrid’s success across all competitions.
Vinicius Jr. has been involved in 30 goals so far this season but his ability to dribble past defenders with ease and win fouls in the opposition half with his tricky feat has helped them collectively. He will prove to be a nuisance to the City defenders.
MANCHESTER CITY VS REAL MADRID PREDICTED LINEUPS
Manchester City Predicted Starting XI – Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Foden, Sterling.
Real Madrid Predicted Starting XI – Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Mendy; Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Valverde, Benzema, Vinicius Junior.
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