Despite our own managers best efforts Real Madrid survives and advances to the Champ's League Semi's. Winning on a Extra Time header by Benz who now has 12 goals overall & 7 in the KO phase of the Champ's League.
I wouldnt be shocked nor would I mind if Papa Perez sent Carlo packing after that Managerial job he did tonight.
1st Carlo once again refuses to face reality that Casemiro & Kroos are past their primes and cant play together in the Defensive Midfield. Camavinga & Fede are our 2 best MFDers & yet Fede played as a winger hybrid position & Camavinga was on the bench.
2nd Carlo's tactics tonight were beyond stupid. Chelsea cant defend but have a potent offense so with his best CB (Militao) out Carlo decides to deploy the Park the Bus or as we call it Prevent Defense strategy and let Chelsea dominate possession. Real is not a tactical defensive team & it was easily predictable that Chelsea would score multiple goals. Only after giving up 3 straight goals & getting down 4-3 on aggregate did Carlo finally take off both Kroos & Casemiro. Finally Real started creating chances & a brilliant Modric pass & a great Rodrygo finish tied it all up in the 80th minute. In the 1st session of extra time Vinni put a perfect cross & Benz hammer it home.
I dont know how Real Madrid pulled this debacle out of the fire but Hala Madrid!!!
I wouldnt be shocked nor would I mind if Papa Perez sent Carlo packing after that Managerial job he did tonight.
1st Carlo once again refuses to face reality that Casemiro & Kroos are past their primes and cant play together in the Defensive Midfield. Camavinga & Fede are our 2 best MFDers & yet Fede played as a winger hybrid position & Camavinga was on the bench.
2nd Carlo's tactics tonight were beyond stupid. Chelsea cant defend but have a potent offense so with his best CB (Militao) out Carlo decides to deploy the Park the Bus or as we call it Prevent Defense strategy and let Chelsea dominate possession. Real is not a tactical defensive team & it was easily predictable that Chelsea would score multiple goals. Only after giving up 3 straight goals & getting down 4-3 on aggregate did Carlo finally take off both Kroos & Casemiro. Finally Real started creating chances & a brilliant Modric pass & a great Rodrygo finish tied it all up in the 80th minute. In the 1st session of extra time Vinni put a perfect cross & Benz hammer it home.
I dont know how Real Madrid pulled this debacle out of the fire but Hala Madrid!!!