Champions League: Manchester City cautious of ‘distinctive’ Karim Benzema forward of semi-finals

Manchester City might be going up in opposition to Real Madrid within the Champions League semi-finals on 26 April hoping to get a arms on the elusive title.

Benzema has been in distinctive type this season. (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSCity haven’t received any Champions League title within the historical past of the membershipCity might be up in opposition to an in-form Real Madrid aspect who’ve nearly secured LaLigaCarlo Ancelotti is the one supervisor to have reached CL semis in 4 completely different a long time

Manchester City and Real Madrid, two powerhouses in world soccer, might be up in opposition to one another within the semi-finals of the Champions League this season. Set to be performed within the Etihad Stadium, City might be hoping to interrupt their CL barrier this season, by toppling one of many favourites for the title.

Speaking in regards to the sport, Manchester City gamers and supervisor gave the impression to be cautious in regards to the menace that Real Madrid’s lead striker possesses and referred to as him the most effective strikers in fashionable occasions.
“..this guy is amazing in every game,” Manchester City’s midfield normal Rodri mentioned about Karim Benzema forward of the sport.

“Not only does he score goals, but he makes his team feel comfortable with the ball, and as [Carlo] Ancelotti [the Real coach] says, he is the modern striker in football. He is in the best moment of his career. He understands every part of the game and is scoring goals, important goals,” he added.

Karim Benzema has been in distinctive type with Real Madrid this season, having scored 39 objectives and 13 assists throughout all competitors. In the Champions League, 12 objectives and one help from 9 matches.

Manchester City’s supervisor Pep Guardiola has had an extended affiliation with Benzema when he was the coach of FC Barcelona within the LaLiga. Guardiola hailed the French striker and mentioned that Benzema has been distinctive all through his profession.

“He was an exceptional player before and he’s exceptional right now,” Guardiola mentioned.
A star packed Manchester City might be taking up probably the most profitable crew in historical past of the competitors – Real Madrid, throughout two legs on 26 April and 5 May.