Real Madrid 2:1 Manchester United

Revan · Aug 2, 2017

I think that we will win this. We are ahead of them in preparations and we will want this more.

On the other side, Ronaldo might just decide to score a hattrick at any time.

Skåre Willoch · Aug 2, 2017

bosnian_red said:
Blind is perfect as a center back in a back 3 IMO. Nothing wrong with him there. The only problem is of course Darmian who doesn't offer much going forward, which is a big part of the reason why we've been going for Perisic. No matter if we use a 3 at the back formation or a 4 at the back formation, our left back/wing back will be the weak point. It's just cause a lack of options.

To clarify i meant that using Darmian render Blind useless. Blind is a good passer on the ball. He needs a very good and pacy physical player on his left side. I reckon Blind would be very good with Valencia in front of him. A shame both are antidextrous :rolleyes:

Darmian and Blind don't compliment eachother. At all. We'll figure that out the hard way at some point.
Perisic i know nothing about, other than watching a few youtube compilations. Wouldn't know anything about his ability as wing back.

Also: bolded part? Perfect CB in a back three is a bit of a stretch, yes?

SirAF · Aug 2, 2017

Revan said:
I think that we will win this. We are ahead of them in preparations and we will want this more.

On the other side, Ronaldo might just decide to score a hattrick at any time.

Ronaldo's not playing.

Dir Wangem · Aug 2, 2017

----------------- DDG ---------------
Valencia - Smalling - Lindelöf - Darmian
--------------- Matic ---------------
---------- Herrera - Pogba ----------
------- Micky - Lukaku - Martial -----

Micky looks hungry and Martial is our best left-winger. Neither Darmian nor Blind are great LBs, but my gut-feeling say we should go for the former. The rest of the team are no-brainers.

Android1974 · Aug 2, 2017

When you start making the predictions then you understand how big a squad we have. Even with 2 suspended and 3/4 injured, there are still 3(4) players who won't even make the bench.

notcool · Aug 2, 2017

3 at the back might be hard in this game since we have so many CBs out. Smalling and Lindelof might be good (Smalling can deal with Benzema and Lindelof will be the spare man) but i'm not sure about Blind up against Bale (assuming he will be playing alongside Benzema). Maybe Mourinho will play Tuanzebe and he can do a job on Bale like he did on Sanchez.

If Lingard is fit i'd bring him in over Darmian. And Herrera would start over Pereira. Here's how I'd line up:

DDG
Smalling Lindelof Tuanzebe
Matic
Valencia Herrera Pogba Lingard
Mkhitaryan
Lukaku

Android1974 · Aug 2, 2017

Mani said:
-------------------De Gea-----------------
Valencia - Lindelof - Smalling - Darmian
------------------Matic-------------------
------------Herrera - Pogba--------------
Mata --------- Lukaku----------- Martial

Jose never lost the cup final?I hope the record stays intact.
2-1 to United.

He did, twice I think.

Redplane · Aug 2, 2017

First time in many years I feel relatively comfortable we can walk away with the w against Real. Hopefully we can show the world we re the team of the future and Real is on the decline. I'm a bit worried that bc of Real s likely lesser fitness at this stage that it ll become a drop on the floor contest however.

the hea · Aug 2, 2017

This please.

DDG

Valencia Lindelöf Smalling Darmian

Matic
Hererra Pogba

Rashford Lukaku Martial

Cal? · Aug 2, 2017

If Ronaldo doesn't play, we should win this.

Florida Man · Aug 2, 2017

I'm expecting a cameo appearance from OG for this one. It feels right.

Redplane · Aug 3, 2017

SaintTresano said:
I'm expecting a cameo appearance from OG for this one. It feels right.

I don't think Cantona is match fit.

notcool · Aug 3, 2017

bosnian_red said:
Blind is perfect as a center back in a back 3 IMO. Nothing wrong with him there.

What if he's up against someone with pace, like Bale or Asensio? I feel we might need someone speedier in there.

GrandJury · Aug 3, 2017

Ronaldo and Bale look like they're not featuring. 1-0 United. Matic from a corner.

Dazzmondo · Aug 3, 2017

Early Predicted Lineup:

de Gea
Lindelof Smalling Darmian
Valencia Herrera Matic Pogba Lingard
Lukaku Rashford

Bench: Romero, Blind, Tuanzebe, Carrick, Fellaini, Mkhitaryan, Martial

Predicted Score: Real Madrid 2-3 Man Utd (Lukaku, Martial X2)

YouOnlyLiveTwice · Aug 3, 2017

Dir Wangem said:
----------------- DDG ---------------
Valencia - Smalling - Lindelöf - Darmian
--------------- Matic ---------------
---------- Herrera - Pogba ----------
------- Micky - Lukaku - Martial -----

Micky looks hungry and Martial is our best left-winger. Neither Darmian nor Blind are great LBs, but my gut-feeling say we should go for the former. The rest of the team are no-brainers.

Like the look of this one.

NoPace · Aug 3, 2017

Jose will be desperate to grab a win, and my guess is he'll be happy to let Madrid have the ball. I'll be quite surprised if Martial starts.

My guess is:

----------Mkhitaryan-Lukaku----------
----------Pogba------Herrera----------
Darmian-------Matic----------Valencia
------Jones----Smalling----Bailly------
----------------De Gea-----------------

though I could also see Lingard playing at LWB.

If we play 4 at the back, bench a CB, start Blind or Darmian at LB and either Lingard or Mkhitaryan at LW and Mata or Rashford at RW.

Havak · Aug 3, 2017

NoPace said:
Jose will be desperate to grab a win, and my guess is he'll be happy to let Madrid have the ball. I'll be quite surprised if Martial starts.

My guess is:

----------Mkhitaryan-Lukaku----------
----------Pogba------Herrera----------
Darmian-------Matic----------Valencia
------Jones----Smalling----Bailly------
----------------De Gea-----------------

though I could also see Lingard playing at LWB.

If we play 4 at the back, bench a CB, start Blind or Darmian at LB and either Lingard or Mkhitaryan at LW and Mata or Rashford at RW.

Jones and Bailly are both suspended. We'll be forced to play two CB's unless Jose wants to use Blind/Tuanzebe.

Carl · Aug 3, 2017

Is this only on BT Sport in the UK? No free to air stuff going down?

charlenefan · Aug 3, 2017

Bale played last night (I thought he was injured?) so I guess he'll play next week

Zoo · Aug 3, 2017

40 degree heat supposedly. Can see it being a really crap game.

AXVnee7 · Aug 3, 2017

What a glamorous match. I don't think it gets any higher profile than this.

Motorman · Aug 3, 2017

De Gea
Valencia----Lindelof-----Smalling----Darmian
---Magic---
--Herrera----Pogba--
-Mkhitaryan--------Lukaku-----------Martial---

CM · Aug 3, 2017

@Niall can you add Andreas to the line-up predictor game please?

whatwha · Aug 3, 2017

Shark said:
They're without Ronaldo though. Their best player by a distance.

How do you know he won't play?

horsechoker said:
"and Fellaini has won it!"

Doesn't really have the same ring to it as Solskjær.

NoPace · Aug 3, 2017

Havak said:
Jones and Bailly are both suspended. We'll be forced to play two CB's unless Jose wants to use Blind/Tuanzebe.

I'd be fine with either. Blind might struggle against Bale's pace, but I think we'll defend pretty deep so not as big a deal, and if Isco plays he's coming inside anyways. Tuanzebe I could see too. He's obviously athletic enough to be a good option against Bale.

whatwha · Aug 3, 2017

LeeFunK said:
De Gea
Valencia----Lindelof-----Smalling----Darmian
---Magic---
--Herrera----Pogba--
-Mkhitaryan--------Lukaku-----------Martial---

This is my predicted line-up as well. Rashford and Fellaini (and possibly TFM) to come on from the bench.

AXVnee7 · Aug 3, 2017

Has it been confirmed Ronaldo is out? It is a cup final after all and he's had plenty of rest since the Confed. Cup. IIRC La Liga starts a week later than the PL so he has plenty of time to recover before the first fixtures.

Alek M · Aug 3, 2017

Any Caf members coming to the game in Macedonia? If so give me a shout!

Devil may care · Aug 3, 2017

Mourinho can't have failed to notice how much better we looked in the 3-5-2.

Jaybomb · Aug 3, 2017

De Gea
Smalling Lindelof Blind
Matic
Valencia Herrera Pogba Darmian
Mkhitaryan
Lukaku

Giggsyking · Aug 3, 2017

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Turnip · Aug 3, 2017

Our defence scares me. Playing with 3 CBs and I feel like any one of them can screw up and cost us a goal (or a chance for a magnificent DDG save) at any time. That said, every player in front of them turns me on. Excited for this, and the whole damn season.

SirAF · Aug 3, 2017

whatwha said:
How do you know he won't play?

Doesn't really have the same ring to it as Solskjær.

It's been said a million times!

He's not playing because of the Confederations Cup.

ThaReaper01 · Aug 3, 2017

el3mel said:
De Gea
Valencia - Lindelof - Smalling - Darmian
Matic
Herrera - Pogba
Mikhi - Lukaku - Rashford

I hope to win but reasonable predictions say Madrid sadly. I predict 2-1 Madrid win.

This is the lineup I'd hope for. Should be a cracking game. Hopefully I can watch.

Peyroteo · Aug 3, 2017

In what channel will be this on in Spain?

GifLord · Aug 3, 2017

Peyroteo said:
In what channel will be this on in Spain?

Antena 3

Peyroteo · Aug 3, 2017

GifLord said:
Antena 3

Thanks!

ice-bionic red · Aug 3, 2017

Expecting both teams to talk this very seriously. Jose would love to win this 100%

My head says Madrid to win but I really hope we give them a game for it

Fully Fledged · Aug 3, 2017

So 51% of people are expecting a 2-1 result one way or the other.

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