I have to say, love them or hate them Real surely still encapsulate and are quite probably the OGs of one club dominating European and therefore World Football, and much of this is/was achieved through money. We all know about City and I've often opined how I would feel robbed of my club somewhat, were it Palace, as they are almost a state owned and funded corporate entity now as opposed to a 'local club for local people'.

All that said, there's enough drama in the narrative and, as a consequence of the above, some of the world's best talent will be on show tonight. I am thoroughly looking forward to it and expectant of a City win however 'tis football after all and ye never know!

I'll say 2-1 City as a prediction.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

Every time a player rolls around, the ref should stop his watch and add time on. The match might be over in a couple of days. Spain's National Coffers vs Black Gold - a true classic.

Red and Blue Army!

I simply cannot see Man C keeping a 'Clean sheet'.

Edited by Willo (09 May 2023 4.09pm)

I would not be surprised to see a 2-1 scoreline in favour of Real Madrid with Benzema and Rodrygo on the scoresheet.
I am certainly not expecting a Man C victory.

Edited by Willo (09 May 2023 4.21pm)

It's great when Pep gets all passive-agressive. My knowledge of big teams doesn't go as far as caring who is manager of Real. Had a feeling Ancelotti at some stage.

Red and Blue Army!

1-1 a good result for City.

Dominated possession even more so than I thought they would and fell almost inevitably behind to a lightening fast piece of quality from Real having failed to take any chances. Haaland anonymous and missing all match but step forward KdB, possibly the best midfielder I’ve seen in my lifetime alongside Zidane.

I always feel somewhat separated from the CL as not something I was or am ever likely to see with palace so can enjoy it as a spectacle. Will make some second leg and city with the slight advantage in the tie now surely.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!