Global Courant 2023-05-11 01:44:26
Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 1-1 in the Champions League semi-final first leg, leaving the accounts open for the second leg at the Etihad Stadium.
The Madrilenians were the first to take the lead with Vinicius Junior and then in the second half, The Citizens equalized with Kevin De Bruyne.
A challenge that met expectations, as players of exceptional quality took to the field, even though coach Pep Guardiola denied some of them the pleasure of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu.
The Spanish technician did not make any substitutions (it is not the first time he makes such a choice), even though there were no shortage of luxury alternatives such as Mahrez, Alvarez or Foden on the bench. This choice of the Spanish coach was criticized by the former City player, Sergio Aguero, who said that Pep should activate Julian Alvarez.
“I don’t understand why Guardiola didn’t prefer to activate Alvarez. But then I remember that it is about Guardiola and he always makes special choices. I know he doesn’t favor or penalize any player, but if it were up to me I would activate Alvarez. “Not only for the match with Real, but in every match because a “spark” from him and City’s game can change”, said Aguero.
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