Can Manchester City do the Impossible in Madrid?

Manchester City go into the second league against Real Madrid 3-2 down, looking to overturn the tie and proceed to the next stage of the Champions League.


Manchester City travel to Madrid with a little confidence that they can turn the tie around after a very impressive victory over Newcastle at the weekend. Manchester City have failed to win at the Bernabeu for three consecutive seasons, meaning that the odds are not in their favor.

Manchester City missed out on the use of there new January signings which could play a key part in Madrid and possible take the European champions by surprise, but its going to take a massive effort for Manchester City to over turn this game and win by at least two or more goals in regulation time, or win in extra time. Penalties is not Manchester City's strongest factor and by being able to avoid this scenario could see them throw to the next round   


Real Madrid looked very dangerous against Manchester City on the transitional play due to the pace their attackers have, but Manchester City's new defender Khusanov has showed that he is capable of keeping up with these players as showed on Saturday, tracking back against one of the Premier Leagues fastest in Anthony Gordon. Could he be featured in the Champions League to help Manchester City proceed within the European competition?





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