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Portal [link="http://www.eurofootball.com"]"EuroFootball.com"[/link] continues the section "Fan Thoughts" that saw the light of day yesterday! From now on, before the most important, interesting, and hype-generating matches, we will talk to fans who are indifferent to the clubs entering the fight.
Before the UEFA Champions League clash between "Milan" and Madrid's "Real" teams, two forum members - the "rossoneri" fan KAKA1 and the Ramone supporting "morengus" - agreed to share their thoughts on the upcoming match.
EuroFootball.com: Differences in matches.
KAKA1: I think the team has different goals at home and away. In Madrid, they tried to play, in simple terms, "on equal terms", but failed. I am convinced that today's match will be completely different - the team should play more freely, control the ball more, and look more often towards the opponent's goal, rather than towards their own safety. Opponents may face some pressure because it is always psychologically harder to play away.
I predict a victory for "Milan" with a score of 2-1, although a draw wouldn't be bad either.
Ramone: The biggest difference will be the importance of the match. Even in the case of defeat, the first place in the group would be easily achievable for the "Real" players, while for the "Milan" team, it will be a crucial match.
I hope for a victory for "Real" - securing a place in the quarterfinals and beating the "Milan" club at the "San Siro" stadium for the first time.
EuroFootball.com: Key players.
KAKA1: In the "Milan" ranks, Pato stands out as a player who creates many headaches for opponents. I also think Robinho will start the match in the starting lineup. It will be a big incentive for him to perform well against his former club.
It is difficult to single out one player from the "Real" team - there are excellent players in all lines. However, I have no doubt that Ronaldo will cause the most problems.
Ramone: Ronaldo has scored 10 goals in the last four "La Liga" matches, which is a club record. I think it is clear who poses the biggest threat to the opponents' goal. Another player I would like to highlight is Xabi Alonso. In the first match, "Real" dominated the midfield thanks to the Basque, who is currently unmatched.
In the "Milan" lineup, I am most afraid of Pato. Probably because he killed the "royal" club last year. Of course, Ibrahimovic's statistics also look impressive.
EuroFootball.com: Criticism of opponents.
KAKA1: The opponent's policy of buying and selling players each season seems odd - huge money is spent. I do not think that in order to win trophies, you need to buy the most famous players. The team should be built on time and patience, not on acquired stars.
Ramone: I do not feel any hatred or sympathy for the "Milan" team. I respect this club for its very rich history.
These matches should be intensified by Robinho, my most disliked player playing in the Milan team. Ronaldinho and Ibrahimovic also do not make my favorite list of footballers.
The policy of the Italian club, at least to me, is quite strange. It seems like they are fond of buying and keeping very experienced, maybe even "overripe," players. Experience is a good thing, but everything has its limits.
EuroFootball.com: Kaka.
KAKA1: The team leaders acted somewhat unfairly towards Kaka. He himself expressed a desire to stay in Milan for a long time, but difficult financial situation forced the Brazillian to be sold. Of course, a considerable sum of money was received.
I hope that at the end of his career, Kaka will return to the "Milan" club, although it is unclear how things will unfold for him. The attacking midfielder has not played a normal season for several years in a row.
Ramone: The only guarantee is that Kaka will finish this season in Madrid. And the Brazilian's future in the summer probably depends on his form returning after the injury. Mourinho said he will not rush to throw him onto the field, allowing him to play mostly after substitutions. When Ozil arrived in Madrid, Kaka no longer seems to be the player on whom "Real's" game depends, but he can still be useful to the team.
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