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UEFA Champions League
Match day 1
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Tuesday: 18-Sep
1st match in the "Group of Death":-
The "Group of Death" indeed! And match day 1 couldn't be more "deadly" for, both, Real Madrid and Man City. This group is so "deadly" even both teams couldn't win their league games on the weekend, and they all have great squads. Mourinho and Mancini have one thing in common, they once coached Inter. And I know how both managed in these crucial times! Mourinho is somewhat a "give me a second round spot, and I'll be happy coach", and does what he does best in the knockout phase... And that's winning! While Mancini can collect the whole 18 points in the group stage and gets knocked out in the round-of-16. But that wasn't they case last season, Mourinho did a splendid job in collecting the whole 18 points, and got knocked out in the semis against Bayern (PKs). In the other hand, Mancini was knocked out from the group stages; and then knocked out by Sporting in the EL! Well, both managers ended up winning their domestic titles, though.
Awful weekend for both... Who will rise?:-
Let's begin with the hosts, Real Madrid. They lost Sevilla in a match were, personally, I thought they were gonna prevail easily. Some of Mourinho's men shown lack of interest in playing during that match, and others just didn't know how to score (get it, Gonzalo?). I just read that Sevilla's coach (Michel) told Marca radio that "Real Madrid will bounce back and beat Man City 3-0." Well, that's you're opinion Mr. Michel, but 3-0 against the EPL champions isn't that easy. Moving on to the guests, Man City. Mancini claims that Crouch "must join the NBA" after his goal in the 1-1 draw; but I have a question for you Mr. Mancini: why criticise while not being able to win? I mean Crouch's goal wasn't a last minute equaliser, or even a winner. You have a squad that can win any league title in the world; heck, even Man City's subs can win the Serie A!
To answer the question "who will rise?", I believe Real Madrid can win... But not as easy as Michel claims!
Prediction:-
It's gonna be a great match, take my word! Only if Mancini didn't play the old Italian "Catenaccio" style to earn a point at the Bernabéu. Mourinho MUST do what Sir Alex Ferguson did in the past against stubborn English sides, play CR7 as a CF! That way you'll win.
Real Madrid CF 2-1 Manchester City FC
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