There seems to be a sort of "Mandela effect" to this situation, often feeling that
Manchester City
与
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
There have been encounters, truth be told. Over the past decade, these two teams have
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The field has never met, not even in the group stage in the same group. And
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
Most of the knockout round opponents in recent years have been
Liverpool (England)
and Juve, so this matchup is a new combination.
Manchester City
Currently seen as the favorite to win the title, the odds are not ironclad. After all
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The knockout rounds are full of variables, and the
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
The team's qualities are just right for this type of matchup. As long as they can play at the level they should, this matchup is a great opportunity for the
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
It is both an opportunity and a challenge. Since the 16/17 season
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
I didn't go back in.
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They were eliminated in the quarterfinals and even in the round of sixteen. In contrast, the
Manchester City
In recent years, it has performed even better, stopping in the last eight more often than not, but last year it made it to the final and came in second.
Currently.
Manchester City
In league play with
Liverpool (England)
Only one point separates them, but the schedule shows that
Manchester City
The schedule is relatively easy. The defense is stable, with Ruben Dias injured but nearing a return; Stones is questionable but not a big problem, and is expected to be
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comeback by Sunday. Right back Walker and left back Cancelo have settled into starting roles.
With Rodri and De Bruyne in midfield, B.Silva rotating with Gundogan, and strong players up front such as Foden, Grealish, Sterling, Mahrez, Jesus, etc., B.Silva is ready to move forward at any time, and there are substitutes for Gundogan in midfield and the front three, which is a balanced strength.
Manchester City
The 433 formation has been the mainstay of the season, but can be changed into a 3-fullback during matches, with Cancelo coming up at the start of the game and controlling the waist with Rodri, pushing De Bruyne and B.Silva forward and compressing the opponent's space. With this strong control, the front three are free to run and attack with their own characteristics, even if they are attacked by the other team.
Manchester City
s waist can also quickly regain possession of the ball and consistently initiate offense from the waist.
Manchester City
This lineup is similar to the league's. In the face of a long schedule, the midfield and frontcourt lineups have been revitalized to an unprecedented degree, and have been able to maintain an average strength throughout the season, and are not prone to losing due to injuries to their starters.
而
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
This season has been a poor one, with a bad start to the season, Simeone's tactical arrangements failing to work and the players in poor form, leading to a constant loss of points in La Liga. Currently, they have conceded 36 goals after 29 rounds, the most among the top eight in La Liga. Although the team has recovered recently, it is expected to move up to the third place at most.
Atletico's center backs, Gimenez, Felipe, Savic, etc., were okay, but the wingbacks were poor defensively, with Lodi, Hermoso, Reinildo, etc., unable to completely shut down the side, which was their biggest weakness.
Atletico Madrid's central midfield is dominated by captain Koke, with a wide selection of partners such as De Paul, Herrera and Kondogbia, all of whom are tough defensive midfielders. The attacking formation is magnificent, with Felix, Suarez, Griezmann, Lemar, Carrasco, etc. all having impact power and scoring goals. However, Atletico's problem this season is the defense, especially the side road, from attack to defense when the midfield position is no longer as tight as in the past, but to the opponent left a lot of space for attack.
In terms of available leverage.
Manchester City
A big advantage. In the round of sixteen, the
Manchester City
Easily outclassed their opponents, and
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
与
Manchester United Football Club
The bout was unusually close. In the second round, the
Manchester United Football Club
Mistakes lead to lost points and allow
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
was able to hold on until the end of the game. Despite winning the
Manchester United Football Club
It's not easy, but it does reflect the
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
Strength as a veteran of the Champions League knockout rounds. Of course, the offense lacks the organization of
Manchester United Football Club
was deadlocked, and the
Manchester City
The organizational warfare attack is far more
Manchester United Football Club
.. In the Manchester derby.
Manchester City
Full-court possession against a defense that is not perfect
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
, has a clear advantage. However
Manchester City
There was also a reliance on momentum, with poor form at times making it difficult to score goals.
Therefore, the key to this best-of-eight matchup is who scores first. The team that scores first is likely to win the game.
Manchester City
In order to avoid turnovers, the ball will definitely be controlled very carefully and will not be pressed easily. While
Atletico Madrid (soccer team)
Then you need to wait for the
Manchester City
After going up for an attack, the speedy forwards are utilized for counterattacks. But with both sides struggling to find the breaks, I think this matchup will be a small-scoring game, while the other will be a wide-open affair in which
Manchester City
More likely to win.
