Live bar May 3 news The second leg of the Champions League semi-final, Real Madrid vs Manchester City is about to start, Real Madrid must defeat Manchester City at home to advance to the final. In the starting lineup, Benzema and Vinicius are golden partners, and there is no suspense in the ceremony three midfield. Spain's Marca newspaper focused on the analysis of Real Madrid's right-sided candidates.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti faces a two-or-choice dilemma on the right. On the right side of Real Madrid, there may be a king coming next season, but there is no fixed candidate at present. At the beginning of the season, Asensio once occupied the right side of the starting line, and then Valverde rose to prominence. In the last few Champions League and league reversal dramas, young Rodrigo has performed magically.
The manager will choose between Valverde and Rodrigo, with Valverde in control of the midfield and Rodrigo good at creating killers.
Valverde
Valverde is characterized by good physical strength and balanced attack and defense. Real Madrid reversed the paris and Chelsea battles, and Valverde played the whole game. In the first leg of the semi-final against Manchester City, Valverde also played the full 90 minutes. Real Madrid's starting line-up is older, and Valverde's tireless running and defending can save his teammates physical strength.
Valverde is slightly conservative in his handling of the ball, preferring midfield control rather than breaking through the flanks. If Carlo Ancelotti is considering a 4-4-2 formation, Valverde is the first choice.
Rodrigo
Rodrigo is good at running and interspersing. Real Madrid's comeback against Paris Saint-Germain, Rodrigo's substitute appearance upset the balance on the pitch. In the two matches of the Champions League group stage against Inter Milan, Rodrigo's two goals were amazing and also ensured that Real Madrid qualified from the group.
If Rodrigo were used at the start, Real Madrid's midfield defence might be less hard, but Real Madrid would have a better depth break on the right and a small moving cannon up front. Rodrigo has been in great shape lately, which is also a factor that Ancelotti needs to consider.
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