Monologue. exhibition. workspace. That’s exactly what Manchester City did against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg on Wednesday, which they won 4-0 for a 5-1 aggregate result in the series.
It was clear 4-0, that there was no mysterious Merengue Cup that could be tarnished. The city did a great job, almost perfect.
Bernardo Silva’s double in the first half was the logical result of the Nationals’ tremendous play: stringing together long plays with pure first-half touches, always finding space in midfield, attacking from both sides and with a very motivated Jack Grealish .
But this is Real Madrid. This should not be forgotten. And if that hasn’t crossed anyone’s mind, in the midst of City’s monologue, German Toni Kroos silenced the Etihad after 34 minutes with a long-range shot that hit the crossbar.
This was the only thing for the Spanish in the first part.
Second half was more logical. Merengue showed their pride, showed rebellion they haven’t had before and at least, they held the ball.
City gave up possession and Erling lined up against Haaland in his ideal position: running into the open field.
However, the third goal – the one that ended the series – did not come that way, but from a center forward that headed towards the Akanji goal and deflected off Militão, displacing Courtois.
At the end and with Real Madrid resigned, Argentina’s Julián Álvarez showed once again that he was ready for the big games: he tapped in a great pass from Phil Foden to put the Barbarians ahead 4–0 in the final. defined.
A goalless match for Pep Guardiola’s men. Everything worked out for them, they took down a great team like Real Madrid and showed their opponent in the Grand Final, Inter, the power they would have to face.
