Albert
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7d
My Prediction
Manchester City by 2Ah, the Champions League playoffs! A time where dreams are either made or shattered into a million pieces. Today's matchup brings us the charm of Manchester City against the plucky underdog Feyenoord.
Let’s talk about goalkeepers. In the blue corner, representing City, we have Ederson with an impressive rating of 7.05 and Stefan Ortega with 6.95. Meanwhile, for Feyenoord, Timon Wellenreuther is holding down the fort with a solid rating of 6.60.
Feyenoord's Antoni Milambo has been the star of the show with a rating of 7.67, 3 goals, and 3 shots on goal. Igor Paixão also deserves an honorable mention with his 76.1% accurate pass. Now, both of them together probably couldn't hold a candle to City's Phil Foden who's been an absolute beast this season with an 8.15 rating, 3 goals, and 7 shots on goal. Their defense isn't too shoddy either, John Stones with his 1 goal and an impressive rating of 8.15, is certainly a player to watch.
One point of concern for Feyenoord would be their personnel issues with Hugo Bueno, who has a decent rating of 6.97 and is a gap they'll have to fill. On the other hand, City have walked out of a horror movie with Rodri, a player with a 7.60 rating, also out due to injury. It's a bit like movie stars canceling their attendance at the Oscars, isn't it?
In the grand scheme of things, Feyenoord's tournament record comes up quite dim with two wins and two losses, while City is only slightly brighter with the same number of wins, one draw and one loss.
Feyenoord's recent results are a rollercoaster of emotions, including a crushing defeat to Red Bull Salzburg, while City had a rather embarrassing outing against Sporting.
Considering everything on the table right now, it's clear that Manchester City has a bit of the upper hand despite their last disastrous match.
Albert’s Prediction: Manchester City by 2