The UEFA Champions League knockout stages ignited up As Premier League leaders Manchester City host Atletico Madrid and Liverpool travel to Benfica for Quarter-finals firstTuesday’s tie.
The contradiction between management styles of Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone are rarely better but this clash of Styles means City host Atletico on Tuesday is a great match.
city, who she has won Four Premier League titles in The last Three years, still looking for a first continental prizeget stuck frequently in Knockout stages despite Guardiola’s compilation one of Most Impressive Soccer Modules in The world.
Atletico has also not won Champions League, losing two painful finals under Simeone’s leadership to city Real Madrid rivals in 2014 and 2016, but it also It receives a lot of plaudits – though for it’s a defensive organization and tactical discipline.
“(Simone) Mister for Guardiola informed City of the “knockout stages” website.
“There is a lot games during the gameIt deals with different types of games completely.”
Atletico beat its neighbor Manchester United in The last 16 with Professional lesson at Old Trafford score 1-0 win on Counterattack to win 2-1 on sum.
However, dominant first The leg showed that it can also Taking the lead when you want it through strikers like Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix so that City can’t stand anything for granted.
“we know they are one of More powerful teams in “Champions League,” said Atletico defender Stefan Savic. But I think we have the necessary quality and strength face this is game against Manchester City and we will have our chances to qualify.”
City’s local rival, Liverpool, is seeking an unprecedented quartet trophy Season, travel to Benfica at the same time.
“This is where we are want to be fighting for All competitions defender Joe Gomez said, “We know will be big run-inhope with us to be successful in everyone of they.”
Liverpool in “favorable lot”
For many, Liverpool equalized in The last eight, with Benfica big An intruder has reached this stage for The first time in six Years.
He reinforced the belief that he might be a quadrilateral of Really big prizes possible for English team that has already won Premier League Cup, FA Cup semifinals Leaving Manchester City just one Point in English Premier League.
That Liverpool will play The second At Anfield, the scene of So many famous European nights, made Jurgen Klopp team even bigger favorite Such as club Looking forward to becoming the European champion for Seventh time.
“the people already to put us in The semifinals of Champions League, I don’t see that way, said Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Saturday. “Benfica can be very strong if you let them.”
twice European champion Benfica, on On the other hand, hope for repetition of annoyed against Liverpool in 2006, when it eliminated the English language club 3-0 on sum in The round of 16.
The teams also met in 2010 quarterfinalsWhen Liverpool advanced 5-3 on sum.
“we know It’s Liverpool, but we have to fightWe can play better,” coach Nelson Verissimo said Friday.
We always have work. Champions League game Different. We can’t forget game Today because Liverpool will see it. We have to correct that.” added.
The UEFA Champions League knockout stages ignited up As Premier League leaders Manchester City host Atletico Madrid and Liverpool travel to Benfica for Quarter-finals firstTuesday’s tie.
The contradiction between management styles of Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone are rarely better but this clash of Styles means City host Atletico on Tuesday is a great match.
city, who she has won Four Premier League titles in The last Three years, still looking for a first continental prizeget stuck frequently in Knockout stages despite Guardiola’s compilation one of Most Impressive Soccer Modules in The world.
Atletico has also not won Champions League, losing two painful finals under Simeone’s leadership to city Real Madrid rivals in 2014 and 2016, but it also It receives a lot of plaudits – though for it’s a defensive organization and tactical discipline.
“(Simone) Mister for Guardiola informed City of the “knockout stages” website.
“There is a lot games during the gameIt deals with different types of games completely.”
Atletico beat its neighbor Manchester United in The last 16 with Professional lesson at Old Trafford score 1-0 win on Counterattack to win 2-1 on sum.
However, dominant first The leg showed that it can also Taking the lead when you want it through strikers like Antoine Griezmann and Joao Felix so that City can’t stand anything for granted.
“we know they are one of More powerful teams in “Champions League,” said Atletico defender Stefan Savic. But I think we have the necessary quality and strength face this is game against Manchester City and we will have our chances to qualify.”
City’s local rival, Liverpool, is seeking an unprecedented quartet trophy Season, travel to Benfica at the same time.
“This is where we are want to be fighting for All competitions defender Joe Gomez said, “We know will be big run-inhope with us to be successful in everyone of they.”
Liverpool in “favorable lot”
For many, Liverpool equalized in The last eight, with Benfica big An intruder has reached this stage for The first time in six Years.
He reinforced the belief that he might be a quadrilateral of Really big prizes possible for English team that has already won Premier League Cup, FA Cup semifinals Leaving Manchester City just one Point in English Premier League.
That Liverpool will play The second At Anfield, the scene of So many famous European nights, made Jurgen Klopp team even bigger favorite Such as club Looking forward to becoming the European champion for Seventh time.
“the people already to put us in The semifinals of Champions League, I don’t see that way, said Liverpool coach Jurgen Klopp on Saturday. “Benfica can be very strong if you let them.”
twice European champion Benfica, on On the other hand, hope for repetition of annoyed against Liverpool in 2006, when it eliminated the English language club 3-0 on sum in The round of 16.
The teams also met in 2010 quarterfinalsWhen Liverpool advanced 5-3 on sum.
“we know It’s Liverpool, but we have to fightWe can play better,” coach Nelson Verissimo said Friday.
We always have work. Champions League game Different. We can’t forget game Today because Liverpool will see it. We have to correct that.” added.