In a highly unexpected twist, Real Madrid and Manchester City face off in the Champions League play-offs for a place in the last 16. A few hours before the first leg at the Etihad, former French international William Gallas made a rather surprising prediction.
On 11 February, a decisive match will be played in England. Real Madrid and Manchester City meet in the first leg of the 1/16 final of the Champions League, as part of the play-offs for the tournament’s new format. This is no insignificant encounter. It will determine the fate of two teams aiming for European glory. Fans are holding their breath, as every minute of the match could turn the competition on its head.
William Gallas’ bold prediction
William Gallas, a former French international who played for Chelsea and Arsenal, has shared his opinion. Interviewed by Prime Casino, he confidently states that Real Madrid will win against Manchester City. According to him, the Spanish club has managed to reinvent itself over the seasons and finish with a flourish at decisive moments.
‘I think it will be difficult for Manchester City to go any further. We know Real Madrid and what they’re doing now. They do it every season: they don’t start well, but they improve game after game and end up winning the Champions League. I think Real Madrid are going to get even better. It’s a very difficult season for Man City, we all know that,’ he explains with clarity and conviction.
Real Madrid has a rich history of surprising comebacks. The club’s trajectory shows that it knows how to turn a slow start to a competition into a series of exceptional performances. Season after season, the Madrilenians get back on track to win the ultimate title. Their method remains simple: improve with each match and adapt to the demands of the tournament.
Today, with its top-class players and the arrival of a renowned striker like Mbappé, Madrid has retained its emblematic strength. The club combines experience and youth to offer an ever-changing spectacle.
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