De Bruyne Inter Man City Hold Madrid Draw at Bernabeu

– Real Madrid were held to a draw at Manchester City, 1-1, in leg first Champions League semi-final at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Wednesday (10/5/2023) early morning WIB.

Real Madrid took the lead after Vinicius Junior scored against Ederson’s goal in the 36th minute. However, Man City was able to equalize the score through Kevin De Bruyne in the 67th minute.

The two teams will meet again leg second at the Etihad Stadium, Wednesday, May 17 or early Thursday WIB.

Man City appeared dominant in this match. They were recorded as dominating almost 60% of ball possession. They also fired six shots on goal while Madrid only had two. Overall. Man City did look better than the Spanish giants.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti uses a 4-3-3 formation in this home game. The Italian coach fielded the trio Rodrygo, Karim Benzema and Vinícius Junior as the front three. They are supported by Federico Valverde, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric.

The defensive duo of Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba guarded the heart of the defense and was accompanied by Dani Carvajal on the right and Eduardo Camavinga on the left. This rear guard escorts goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.

Meanwhile, Manchester City coach, Pep Guardiola, appeared in a 4-3-3 formation. He still relies on the front line to Erling Haaland with Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva.

The Norwegian striker is supported by the duo Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish. The three players in the midfield line are filled with Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan.

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