The quarterfinals of the Champions League, two superchallenges are expected today

2024-04-09 13:34:07Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The quarterfinals of the Champions League, two superchallenges are expected

The emotions of the Champions League return this Tuesday evening with two super challenges that guarantee spectacle. At the Bernabeu, the reigning champions of Europe, Manchester City aim for another qualification against the Galaxies, the masters of this competition, while at the Emirates, Bayern seeks self-criticism.

A match in which not only the Champions trophy is at stake, but also the entire season as well as the fate of coach Tuchel, who in case of defeat will immediately leave the Bavarian club.

The rivalry between the teams in the Bernabeu superduel is at a high level, but Madrid have a strong reason to take revenge. That elimination with goleada in the last season, which paved the way for the cityzens to win the trophy, something like that Ancelotti's team does not want to repeat. For the anti-City plan, two players are not available, such as Alaba and the goalkeeper Courtois, who has been absent for weeks, while for the Englishmen, Ake and Walker, with Guardiol in doubt.

In the last 5 direct encounters, Manchester City has won 3, while the Spaniards have won 1, with 1 encounter ending in a draw. Guardiola's record is also positive, where since 2017 he has won 5 times against Real.

At the same time, the fate of Thomas Tuchel will be decided in London, in a match that counts in many aspects. Home team Arsenal challenges Bayern, even being considered favorites on paper. The form that the ARteta team is going through is very positive compared to the Bavarians.

The last defeat in the championship with an upset against Heideheim was a shocking slap in the face of the technician Tuchel, who in case of defeat will leave. On the other hand, Arteta is calmer. Direct confrontations favor the Germans, who have many factors against them.


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