Disaster At The Etihad | Manchester City Out To Real Madrid on Penalties | Onto Wembley

What a night, we turned up on and off the pitch, we worked hard but just didnt take our chances.
#ManchesterCity lose to #RealMadrid on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the second leg of the #ChampionsLeague.
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[@Orion-5star]

Can't believe you've had the heart to do this vid mate. I've been so gutted today.. Bad night but we learn and move..

[@Smokemeakipper41]

You obviously never watched citeh during the 80s & 90s 😂😂😂😂

[@knowntononeatall]

Tbf he’s seen worse

[@mssss9903]

True but now it’s a different situation. We expect more from City

[@user-po4tc3gn8s]

The fans sang, and the place was packed. A few Madrid fans managed to get into the bottom corner of the east stand. Good night, we played well. Shame it went to penalty's. Ah well, onwards and upwards blues. Wembley Saturday. Let's make up for it then.

[@bigpoppaHH69]

Keep crying😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@user-po4tc3gn8s]

Can you read, mate? No one is crying. We're happy with the team. We won a treble, and now we're on the way to a possible 4th Premier league and the FA cup. No tears here, smiles and pride for the best team in the land, and all the world.

[@Smokemeakipper41]

​@@user-po4tc3gn8sbet the guy who wouldn't throw the ball back was a red 😂😂😂😂😂

[@bigpoppaHH69]

@@user-po4tc3gn8s your embarrassing 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fiddlebob9929]

@@user-po4tc3gn8ssmall club mentality 100 years could pass and Real Madrid would still be 100x the club you lot claim to be

[@icehousemedia1353]

Totally agree on your assessment of Haaland. The boy looks unhappy, no service. Interesting to see how this summer will play out.

[@HERITAGE953]

Phenomenal atmosphere, phenomenal performance, lacked the killer edge to finish them. Madrid had the gods on their side and find a way to win. I also noticed some Madrid fans in city end with their half”s and half’s and non city shirts which is massively frustrating and an absolute NO NO. People like IOSPEED should not be allowed near the club again , period. We will respond I am sure , let’s go for the double , FOREVER PROUD.

[@Tymcfc]

City been missing loads of chances this season i just know eventually it was going to bite us in the arse

[@PH-jh6jq]

Haaland last year: 52% big chances scored Haaland this year: 34% big chances scored

[@RFCDAY]

Steve, your spot on I've been saying the same as you for a long time now. We need direct players that take a risk sometimes we pass and pass to be safe.

[@rahulnaik1676]

That's peps strategy. He gets hard on by seeing passing. 😂

[@atb89]

Real Madrid vs City, 210 minutes of football: - City led for 18 minutes. - It was a draw for 76 minutes. - Real Madrid led for 116 minutes.

[@IscoMadrid-fd7fy]

When did City led for 18 minutes? I'm looking at the scoreline of both matches but City couldn't hold their lead for more than 10 minutes

[@Roman-yv3ye]

​@@IscoMadrid-fd7fyi think when city led in the first leg after bernardo scored and after that Gvardiol goal he is adding both leads time

[@IscoMadrid-fd7fy]

@@Roman-yv3ye Oh ok

[@stephenblakely4463]

How does Pep NOT put in Bobb in extra time? Young strong fresh legs. Inspirational player( Newcastle). Peps fault imo😢

[@dantralius9269]

What's annoying is why do we always put ourselves in a difficult position. Their goal was so crap and we always do this. Lapse of concentration cost us yet again.

[@Noirlore]

Sure but you gotta back our team scoring two at home

[@alfvervaeke]

Kyle Walker is stupid and has no attributes other than pace. That's why.

[@rahulnaik1676]

It was a well designed goal by ancelotti. Don't disrespect real madrid

[@DrRyanDC]

Ancelotti and 0 to do with that goal. Akanji choosing to mark neither a man nor space created that goal.

[@geraldhosein5416]

You know in cricket they say catches win matches in football golds win games and we didn't take our chances and we did have chances 😢

[@nigewoolf1524]

Bang on about Erling mate can’t see him here for much longer the kid looks pissed off

[@Blobonator8000]

Don't think anything is vastly different. He has missed a fair few sitters and if you add those to his goal tally it's looking extremely healthy and I don't know how any striker can do well with teams sitting this deep with 1/2 defenders man marking the whole game. We are used to them deep but I feel like teams, especially big teams are sitting in their own box for the whole 90 this season

[@mrspilling7664]

Has the lad recently had a family bereavement? 💙

[@ItsHoang_Truong]

@@mrspilling7664his grandmother, Alfie’s mother passed away recently

[@Noirlore]

Where would he go??

[@mrspilling7664]

@@ItsHoang_Truong Yes, thank you. I thought I had heard that, but wasn't 100% sure. Condolences to him & his family 💙

[@rayj737]

Gutted about Madrid result! Spot on analyses. BTW, did you see Gabi Jesus watching penalties…he looked gutted when we went out IMO.

[@alfredfouquet]

It´s poetic justice Big Steve!! Bernardo Silva made a fool of Lunin at Bernabeu, and Lunin made a fool of Bernardo Silva with that penalty. Silva probably didn´t have any respect for Lunin, because he is not Courtois. Big mistake!!!

[@gerbrown9790]

Atmosphere was bouncing in Southstand I was in level 3 and it was absolutely rocking all game. Even at end when we lost ,singing team off.

[@danc4435]

All them bin bags got you going

[@Blacksounds45]

The display with the bus was incredible it reminded me of the old days we had a sail ship moving around it was so nostalgic. You guys were fucking loud all night I want that noise even when we playing small clubs.

[@MotivationSavage1]

“That Bernardo Silva penalty needs to be added to Man City's 115 charges,”

[@kanebarton6212]

Painful but still proud of our boys shows why it’s almost impossible to repeat in champions league but we’ll be back next year and we still have 2 trophies on the table one of which is a shot at a historic 4 peat in the premier league nobody has ever done so yeah this hurts but we’ve still got plenty to play for City Till We Die anyone who’s going to the semi be loud and support the boys from a blue in America 🩵🩵

[@paulchinnery6560]

Great vlog Steve as always, nice to hear people talking sense. I was gutted walking out of the stadium last night. Lets move on to Wembley and get to the final, this can still be a great season. Come on City!

[@MCFC_OK_2024]

I've been saying about Haaland for months now he doesn't look right. OK if kdb and Haaland were tired and both asked to be taken off, then they can't start against chelski on Saturday. Pep is quick to criticize the fans, but never praises them why?

[@NECinho]

Think a lot of blues have been waiting for this steve, cathartic! Good summary of the match, which was pretty much our season in a microcosm. For me we started slow and let them get on the ball a bit and they got the goal it gave them something to defend. After that it was basically one way traffic against a flat back 10. We just didn't take or chances. They were absolutely terrified of us and they were dead on their feet. It's cup football though and it comes down to these fine margins. You have real madrid clinging on for pens. We needed to be smarter at their place maybe. Couple of points for me. Atmosphere was good last night, although was a bit disappointed with the tifo personally. Bellingham was bossed all night by rodri and akanji. Over hyped player imo. Ref was polar opposite to the week before, allowed them to get away with rolling around and killing time. Carvajal took 4 mins to come off and there was 1 min added on second half ET. Plus he was giving goal kicks for corners and seemed in the way a lot. Heard a few Real fans in the home end kicked out. I could have sold my ticket for £500 to an american Real fan. Bernardo only knows why he did that on his pen. Also the guy who kept the ball in the crowd before bernardos pen! Wtf! Why do that, changed the momentum! Finally Haaland is a conundrum at the moment. He gets little service but i also think his hold up play and aerial play needs to improve. On to wembley. Come on blues lets win the league. CTID. The league is the one i want but cant say I'm not gutted about last night.

[@user-sm2bf9mu7z]

Imo Haaaland had a good game the other night. I genuinely thought he got on the ball much more than lately. Had a few headers first half and should've taken one of them.

[@NECinho]

@@user-sm2bf9mu7z he was much better than last week. But I think for his size he needs to be better in the air. It's hard for him to get in behind when the biggest football club in the world are camped on the edge of their own area. Guy still has 20 league goals and will have a big hand in us winning the league I think.

[@user-sm2bf9mu7z]

@neilchappell5753 I fully agree is build up play and his air play (heading) needs massive improving to be amazing

[@yungpep]

Gutted!!!, but gotta get up for the weekend now and make sure we finish 1st in the league. A double will do us nicely 👌

[@Stu.6]

End of the day the recruitment last year was absolutely woeful and losing palmer for 40 mil one of the best young talents out there Selves to blame this time!

[@stephenwaters1242]

I agree 100% big mistake getting rid of him.He should have had more game time, I don't think Pep rated him. I hope he doesn't turn up on Saturday.

[@omertatv3085]

Doku was the shining light when he came on

[@BigSteveMcfc]

Did well

[@haydengarinduchesne9269]

I think you are spot on about Haaland I don’t know what it is exactly but they just don’t seem to look for him much anymore the only one that does with anything near regularity is KDB he just looks a very frustrated individual this was actually my concern for him when he first arrived would the team be able to to adapt to get the best out of him ? Look if you create chances for him he will score goals he’s proven that . He’s barely had a sniff in recent times and I think that’s probably why when he’s had chances of late he’s tended to snatch at them, he used to get multiple chances per match now he’s lucky if he gets one .

[@johnnydejesus_]

Feeling a bit down and frustrated, but not upset. That because our boys gave it their all, just didnt have the cutting edge to put them away. Madrid's gameplan was clear as day. Nick a goal, then shithouse it with 10 men in the box and it worked. And this is an issue we will keep seeing, teams parking the bus, and putting low blocks all game, hitting on the counter with pace. Pep needs to sort it out, and find ways to kill teams off. But ultimately, im proud of the boys, the run theyve been on last 18months, and were there to do it again, takes a lot of commitment and work to be at the top of every competition like this. We will be there again next season. Focus now on the double, gotta put Chelsea away, cant let them hang around or fuck about. Palmer's in brilliant form and he would want nothing more than proving Pep wrong for not giving him a full chance. Up the blues, Cmon City!

[@danc4435]

Bottled it tbf

[@Smokemeakipper41]

He's already proving pep wrong 😂😂😂😂

[@wolverinescratch]

Definitely a learning curve and hopefully this doesn't affect the run in because I'm definitely concerned

[@adampickford6405]

Getting beaten off Real on pens is not a learning curve. It's a hammer blow.

[@wolverinescratch]

@@adampickford6405 we move on champions League is a very hard trophy to win hopefully again in the future

[@melusishange3471]

Big disaster at Etihad, no man.. I think the team suffered.. the support was amazing I must say. thanks Bra Steve with the support and all the guys who packed the Etihad.. Honestly speaking I can only put it to coaching tactics, I still believe in the team we don’t have smart players who can scrap and win us games ugly. Pep needs to hire attacking coaching specialist to find solution.. teams playing defensive we cannot penetrate at all.. Jack, Haaland, Jeremy, Alverez, Benardo seems to be none scoring players..

[@darshilm5929]

Big up steve still going to be an amazing season imo love bro ☝🏿

[@stevenbarlow6393]

I just dont think haaland has looked right since his injury, his body language is deffo different. We arent playing to his strengths and we should be. The last thing we want is haaland going madrid with mbappe and endrick on the horizon. Pep adapted the system for him last season and look what happened, this season hes gone back to the false 9 style play and we arent benefiting from it.

[@leegoubert3595]

I agree we are mot playing to Haaland's strengths - no balls coming into the box at height or pace for Erling to get onto. Lots of possession but short on the finish. But, still a good performance from the team and lost to play for - lets get behind City at Wembley to get us into another final.

[@tomcrown9546]

Erling will be looking for the exit door. His strengths just don’t play with pep’s style. He did well in his first season but the departures of Gundo,mahrez and an injured kdb have massively reduced his effectiveness.

[@flemokuit6971]

The session is over if we can’t win the primer league we are done not the best team.💔

[@waynenolan75]

Big Steve we dominated them last night didn't take our chances m8 that's what happens

[@IscoMadrid-fd7fy]

You actually dominated only when it came to ball posession. Madrid overall dominated City when it came to attacking and defending. No main GK, two main CB with ACL injury, no defensive midfielder and no starting striker yet guys over 30 like Carvajal, Nacho and Rüdiger were the ones keeping Grealish, Foden, Silva and Haaland silent for almost the entire game. City generated an embarassing 2.7 xG in 33 shots over 120 minutes. RM forced City wide all game and City despite passing the ball a thousand times, did not know how to penetrate into the box. Doku was the only one who truly made the difference and created clear cut chances that were not solely influenced by mistakes from defenders. Even Henry said that City barely had clear cut chances. They were mostly generated from small mistakes by Madrid. I remember Man City parking the bus against Atleti after being up a goal and no one complained. Man City scored the same amount of goals as Real Madrid over both legs. Madrid put up a 90s Italian defensive masterclass. They won the pen shootout because of Rüdiger, Kepa and Lunin, they won on a tactical level. Madrid dominated both legs by scoring early and taking the lead or scoring quick after Man City scored. Man City never led in the tie for more than 10 minutes, over 2 matches. They were constantly chasing the score whilst Madrid when scoring were able to defend their lead for way longer. Madrid were actually better offensively for scoring goals with less chances and defensively for not allowing to be scored against despite City's posession. Having the ball most of the time and playing like clowns with 33 shots resulting in 1 goal sounds worse than old school Italian defending. The only one I truly respect, is suprisingly Doku. He wasn't tapdancing then passing the ball back unlike Grealish but actually risked losing the ball by creating bigger chances.

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

@@IscoMadrid-fd7fycope harder

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

@@IscoMadrid-fd7fywe beat them last year and keep coping kid

[@zeusbalmaceda4334]

With a loss or a win, you keep it respectful and class. Your channel is a rare gem, sir.

[@RushMCFC]

I agree on your point about Haaland we dont pass him the ball enough even when he has made a decent run, we are happier passing the ball sideways. Either way on to Wembley MCFC OK

[@l_._._l]

Last season rivals were calling haaland tap in merchant n the defense we had against that was to get those tap ins a player has to be in the right places, the positional awareness has to be to level so that's why he gets those goals. But this season he's not been able to be in those spaces. But the team also hasn't looked to find him as much. So it has been a bit off. It's such a shame if he's only on there to just pull defenders away 🤦

[@libby4608]

Sad that a few seasons ago we would have been through on away goals 😢

[@kebabpower263]

That's true but I think in that case Real would've parked the bus in the first leg too.

[@jjjtalon]

hi steve I do agree, something is wrong with Haaland, the tactics or something. I know he is a great player but something is not working lately, im sad about it

[@mancityfan45]

We were wasteful with the ball in the box way too much... We actually pñay better as a team without kevin.. As for haaland he is missing players that have left the club, also suspect he may be having personal isses, i hope he has not been like his dad when it came to gambliling .

[@KPFN_Footscast]

I honestly think we need to get a box to box midfielder in the summer to fill and weak sport we have in midfield so we can have that balance again

[@danielweber9647]

Still 2 more to go Ste, We will fight till the end 💙👏

[@druviceylontea6304]

Excellent analysis as usual Steve. This season was always going to be difficult after the success we had during the last few years. It was going to be a reset year and even with that City had been in the fight. City didnt hav a good transfer window. Didn't replace Gundo properly. City seriously shd have signed a good DM. Rodri has been carrying a huge work load & a good number 2 would have made a massive difference. Like you correctly said defense this year has been an issue. I felt this year winning 3 trophies was going to be a big challenge & either the fa cup or champions league wd have needed to be sacrificed considering the defense & poor finishing. Winning the premier league for the 4th time in a row would be a major achievement imo. Probably continuing in the champions league would have cost us the premier league. City need a good backup goal keeper. I thought going to penalties city wouldn't stand a chance with ederson. He is really poor in penalties. When city used to have Willy,Joe or even Bravo they were good when it came to penalties. Haaland is still young as time goes by he will improve. With KDB getting older City needs a good creative player like Wirtz & a player like that could be a great link for Haaland. You cant always win and I'm sure next season City would be much better as long they bring proper reinforcements.

[@melbman43]

Hey Big Steve, we're certainly missing Ilkay and Riyad for sure, many teams put a gang on Haaland to make it harder for him, and the crosses don't get to him.

[@adrianrobinson9756]

This season's drop off - the main reasons have been the injuries that kept coming (even this week Stones still!!) and Mahrez /Gundogan replacement issues. Also, KDB has come back and his form has been up and down , not consistent. Pep is the GOAT, so if he cannot find a way , no-one could.

[@MANC_BLUE]

It's just been on the news that Cole Palmer has been found in Akes pocket 😂

[@bradprouting9280]

Walker played 120 minutes - coming back from injury, that's a massive effort👏

[@SuperCityMCFC]

City were absolutely fantastic last night cannot complain at all. I remember thinking when we didn't hold the lead at the Bernabeu we'd regret it, we were on top but it is what it is. Not sure what the Bernardo pen was about and what the fans were doing not giving him the ball as it must have added the pressure. Ah well we've won it now so doesn't feel as bad. Bring on the 4Peat 💙🩸🦈👏...great video Ste 👍

[@lukecollett24]

We dominated them the players and the fans gave absolutely everything it just wasn't our night but we still got a double to play for need to get behind the team

[@mikenotley528]

Thanks Steve for your video, the voice of reason for us city fans Wednesday night’s game was intense but I loved it but not the final result of course. Interesting about big Erling, defo need to be more direct to him, but I think it’s the midfield isn’t quick enough and intensity needs upping, maybe Rico could be the answer? Dunno but also teams come to defend in numbers don’t they I’m mega proud of the boys, they tried and tried , Saturday players like kovavic and Rico will be key Come on city 💙

[@robertatkinson5335]

Thought Doku was excellent when he came on and changed the game. Think starting with Jack and then bringing Doku on when the opposing defence is tiring is a brilliant tactic. Agree about Haaland, the way we play is just not suiting his style of play, but I am hoping that Pep can find an answer. Think we might struggle at the Semi and dreading Cole Palmer turning it on against us.Wish we hadn’t sold him. Anyway I am going so might see you there. Rob (aka Ken)

[@Turbovir9in]

That Bernardo pen was strange but genuinely what are the odds of the keeper just standing in the middle like that, I’m more confused about why kovacic took a pen

[@libby4608]

To think that we scored all our goals in the first leg from shots outside the box, and we barely shot in the second leg is crazy. Against low blocks take a damn shot, considering how many deflected shots we’ve conceded from why not try to get ours in games like this

[@SU6428]

That is the most aggressive I’ve seen the boys play for a while, fighting for everything, closing them down early and suffocating them. Like you said mate it all comes to nothing if you can’t change the scoreline. There’s no denying that Big Erl has missed quite a few chances in front of goal this season that he would have buried last year, even as aerial threat his accuracy is out of tune from what we know he can produce. I’d love to see him on the mad runs he was known for at Dortmund, but now he barely uses them big legs, just hanging around the 6 yard box like a lamp post, hopefully Pep squares that away soon with a few tweaks, he needs to link up with Doku and Grealish better because their end product needs work as well, hold up play only gets you so far. Great vid Steve, expressing a lot of the thoughts we’re thinking. Someone should have knocked that little speed b*stard out, annoying as fk

[@MsXBean]

It’s true Steve Haaland has not been getting any passes for him to be motivated … our 9 players let us down including Pep

[@melusishange3471]

Pep and Rodri tactics are killing Haaland general play.. Rodri is a player that enjoys majority of the ball in the game.. but not a single pass try to play Haaland he will pass Ruben Dias… Benardo same thing.. let’s not forget our game when Pep was shouting at Haaland for asking Benardo to pass him! That scene changed everything..

[@notreallyhere1136]

Summarise last night as a lot of ball tickling and not much action

[@NATAR160]

Okay, coach everyone so we can learn from u what a team shd do if u play, not an average team but a 14 time ucl winners having 11 men defending the ball vs u.

[@REALMADRID7.]

Hold that 😂

[@emzrtk5810]

12 semi finals in 14 seasons. The greatest club to ever exist. You can keep the ball all day we will play in the semis. Hala Madrid lads 😂

[@BigSteveMcfc]

Last season we never seen you all crying you was, now your all back big Madrid fans shame you can’t sell out your allocation when you travel and your stadiums like Disney land mate massive tourist attraction full of day trippers!! But hala Madrid right 😂😂

[@deathskyper]

​@@BigSteveMcfc Dude winning one champions league ever and comparing yourself to madrid.you should be worried that your team might play in lower leagues after some time. Madrid never in their history got relegated. Your club will be. Man City is a sports washing project. Your fans are mostly glory hunters and Barcelona fans which will leave after pep. Make sure your club does not go into irrevelency in a few years. 😂😂

[@user-bv8li2sb1y]

Doku yesterday was so entertaining i kind of wish he came on a little earlier I don’t think Real was expecting that anyways we got two more to take let’s go again 💙

[@gaylynnmasceri7907]

Big Steve - my thoughts exactly: It does seem like Haaland is not the same on the pitch - that smile doesn't appear as much

[@Lord--Farquaad]

Haaland definitely looks miserable, like he's lost all belief somehow. For me I think we've been half-assing it way too much this season, and maybe that's the issue, maybe there are too many in that dressing room that are just not bothered cause they touched heaven last season. We go again, Chelsea, a fuckin league title to chase, and hopefully next season we can find the same grit and hunger we all witnessed same time last year.

[@DeviousDucky552]

It was so frustrating because City could've easily won with the countless chances they had.

[@James-tz8qe]

Quarter finals of the champions league having outplayed Real Madrid, in the FA cup semi final and top of the league. You seriously call that half assing it? Penalties are a lottery.

[@stephenwaters1242]

Look Haaland is not in the same league as Aguero. We have to give him more service and try to play him in, but how that going to happen ?when we're passing side to side, after letting their defence get back into shape, Let's get the ball forward quicker and play to his strengths.

[@Lord--Farquaad]

@@James-tz8qe I do. I think we're incredibly lucky to be top of the Prem. I think with our defending this season we were destined to get dumped out of the CL sooner or later. I don't think the players exhibit the same hunger, desire and passion that they did last season. And I think we as fans deserve to see players that genuinely love playing for the club and are ready to give their all whenever they put the shirt on. The mood around the camp this whole season has been that of complacency and satisfaction, and we shouldn't take that lightly.

[@James-tz8qe]

@@Lord--Farquaad that's very harsh, I was at the game the other night and those players couldn't have tried harder or run further. We've not quite been as good this season but I think it was inevitable that there would be some kind of drop off after pushing their bodies to the absolute limit in all competitions plus a world cup last season, they're not machines. Nothing to do with lacking passion or not caring. Look at how far Liverpool fell off after almost winning all trophies compared to us who are still competing for everything.

[@Boxerharvey1]

I’m gutted but going out to Real Madrid on penalty’s feels a lot easier to handle and come to terms with than losing to a deflected last minute goal or a loss to a Premier league rival in the champions league. I’m proud that City gave it there all and tried to win the game unlike the Bottle job London Reds did last night against Bayern. 😂. I do worry for Chelsea on Saturday though as we will have a lot of physically and mentally tired players after an hour and half’s football last night.

[@RosemarieGentles]

Hey Big Steve, I’m disappointed as all Man City families must be, you are spot on and I hope the relevant people see your comments,I hope what is lacking is fixed going forward, the boys fell short at home, I will always say God bless Manchester City ❤

[@makunyaneraymond6993]

BIGUP Big steve🔵🔵🔵Disappointed by the results, but im proud of the team performance...there was only one team that was gonna eliminate us from the competition...REAL MADRID...We need to play Phil in the middle to win all our remaining games...Kevin didn't really play well due to the low block but I'm confident we will beat Chelsea on Saturday although they caused us problems this season...We will be back next season.

[@Blacksounds45]

I dont think the Haaland situation is as deep as you think. The season started with our most creative attacker injured with half the season out, Haaland has been out for 2 months its simply just rhythm they dont have the rhythm and we have too many games played this season. Just let them rest and start the next season well rested and you will see the Haaland we need.

[@alfredfouquet]

You just need to put on the table 200 million oil dollars on the table this summer and you can fix it with a couple of extra stars.

[@hollyrobinson9901]

Angry ginge and that speed guy are absolute bell ends and city should be called out for letting them in 😡

[@stephenwaters1242]

Correct it a absolute disgrace.

[@RoseberrySt74]

It was still a great game we got beat. I’m getting off that’s a great one! Onward and upward. No shame in that. .

[@kevinbrookes4870]

Poor pen from Bernardo Steve. What was he thinking? Trying for a panenka I think. You need your best players on the pitch for the pens. Never mind onwards and upwards concentrate on the League & cup now.

[@nigewoolf1524]

Can’t see us doing Chelsea we’re fucked after that game The recovery time isn’t long enough tbh

[@MCFC_OK_2024]

They are athletes. Aston villa played arsenal away after playing 2 days earlier while arsenal had an extra 2 day break. Aston villa won 2 - 0.

[@BlinkDad182]

Steve…bang on about a few things. First off, people like Speed should’ve been chucked out…immediately. It’s bad enough we have the emptihad reputation, this just makes it worse, and worse for supporters like us who live day in day out with the constant abuse from mates and on social media. We don’t have million pound homes to go home to…this club is everything to us, and it hurts. Haaland. The fact that he asked to come off after 90 is not a good sign. BUT, if you think about it, we’ve lost Gundo. KDB has obviously lost a step (possibly psychological from that hamstring injury being so bad) and so has Bernardo (who already is slow). We’ve replaced Mahrez with Doku which to me is an even swap, and that’s it. Our attacking threat from midfield and our incisive passers in midfield has tremendously diminished from past year, as has our ability to win second balls in the box in open play (Gundo was great at that, and so was KDB but since he’s clearly slowed down, not so much). I think if you look at who we’re being linked to this summer you’ll see the staff recognize that. Musiala, Paqueta, Olise…all incisive attacking players. I’m sure behind closed doors those discussions with EH have already happened, esp since discussions about renewing his contract started. One thing to do now, win the double. Beat Chelsea on Saturday and then win out to win four in a row. Cmon Citeh!

[@steeevm5180]

just like England , we seem to treat penalties like a do what you want episode ......everyone of their players (apart from modric ) were adamant they were gonna score .Ancellotti says : `we were happy to play for penalties ` we knew we could win them . i knew from before the game it was gonna be penalties ......then its anyones 33 attempts 18 corners !!!! 1 goal .... that has got to be unnacceptable ...Time for a refreshed team for Saturday

[@robdavenport1279]

Made my weekend.

[@DrRyanDC]

Going to have to disagree with your point in Doku. The attack was anemic at best and non-existant at worst before he came on. The goal and the fizzed 7 yarder by KDB were both directly related to him creating.

[@elliasaluku4849]

Hello Steve last season we won the ucl coz Pep said he would not overthink thats why we won it but this one we fell to the hands of real madrid coz we were playing the way they wanted us to play by passing the ball around i was wondering why crosses were not deliverd into the box coz at that time they were tired and under pressure and you never know something could have happened , going into penalties i knew we were out coz we were the better team in the game it looks like Pep never planned to see this game heading into penalties.

[@farazismail984]

Crazy how Doku gets criticism from City fans, despite being lively and effective when he came on; however Grealish does nothing most of the game and gets praised. Doku created that KDB goal with his directness.

[@albertdeyi1541]

If Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland were not injured, they have blood on their hands

[@colinswaby9370]

Cheer up big Steve...these types of games will make city stronger...I feel next season will be epic for city...

[@adampickford6405]

How can it be more epic than this one could've been? Double treble was 12 games away.

[@NATAR160]

Mature way of looking at fb. Pep always evolve to solve this kind of problem. Problems like this perfects the man: I mean a big team not confident enough to match u player to player but park the bus all day long

[@colinswaby9370]

@@adampickford6405 be honest, city hasn’t been killing off teams since the start of the season. Something was off and we didn’t correct it. We only have ourselves to blame.

[@joshuageorge1257]

Big steve are sure we not playing to halaand strength because at a point in time we giving him balls nd he was not scoring

[@BenjyLing]

Speaking Facts as always 💯 .. Let's see if we respond at weekend!

[@bennomcfc]

I was in SS L3 last night had mates in 114/115 said there was bit if trouble on the concourse at HT some lads in Juve shirts apparently

[@BigSteveMcfc]

It’s weird behaviour

[@melusishange3471]

City can’t win if teams are organized.. Chelsea, Liverpool, spurs, Arsenal we couldn’t win those games.. RM applied the same strategy they got the results..

[@wardy2c]

Thought was crazy decision taking KDB off with penalties looming

[@Its_Just_My_Opinion_]

😂He ask to go off.

[@wardy2c]

@@Its_Just_My_Opinion_ oh did he?? Ok that makes more sense

[@jazchaz1274]

To sum up...Madrid got 2 deflected goals in the first leg...Came to City...Parked the bus..lots of pantomime...scraped thro on pens.... Some media said a masterclass..my Ass!!..The team have to play as Pep says.. can't really blame the players..yes we missed chances..last year we demolished them..this yesr they parked a jumbo jet of sorts..In general most teams just park the bus to stop us playing which shows how good we are.. Haaland is the finisher but getting no service makes him look like he disappears in games..all down to Pep..lets see what happens on Saturday....we go again..👍👍👍

[@pathofmusashi]

Love from Lets Be Real ❤

[@cosmicbaggy9637]

Erling is the club's biggest puzzle to solve this summer. We've got one more season and if we decide not to build around him or he goes.

[@marieclarke1650]

MCFC OK All love Citys fans keep our heads up hunnys xx

[@Tp9082]

Deffo need to use haaland more, young world class player. Probably won’t stay at the club if we’re not using him to his ability. If we used him more yesterday surely he would have put some chances away

[@thomassingleton7105]

couldn't be more proud of there performance last night gave it everything just wasn't enough still gives me hope going into the final part of the season but think with haaland he looks like he's carrying an injury

[@mcfc4ever1]

Saturday against Chelsea he should start Alvarez. Or find a way to play 2 up top like the 90s. 3-5-2 maybe. Haaland is phenomenal but at the same time useless because he does nothing weather that's his fault or Peps

[@HealthyTips-jr9tm]

With headland it depends what he plays against he can't play against a low block he thrives when teams attack us

[@MCFC_OK_2024]

Didn't know we signed this player Headland? How much did he cost?

[@DeviousDucky552]

The best game of the season was played against Villa with Haaland and KDB on the bench.Alvarez should start against Chelsea, or it'll be another loss for City.

[@Tp9082]

Need to get behind haaland Steve, everyone on social media slating him from rival clubs, can’t be good for his confidence

[@RFCDAY]

No over the top balls to Haaland during this and many other games.

[@pushstart1t]

City not going to play that way under Pep so he needs to adapt and get better at his overall game or they need to get another striker who can't actually play football and not just run straight to hopefully score.

[@KieshaT-wg8cb]

Blue sharks turn to blue sardines de zerbi to make you bottle the league u could end up with same amount of trophies as Everton cougars!

[@HaydenTaylor-qs1si]

Absolutely gutting result, it just wasn't our night, still so so proud of the lads (and manager of course) for having us in yet another brilliant position for the run in to the season, the mental strength is unparalleled!! The record breaking 4 leagues in a row is still very much on the cards and we have an amazing opportunity to advance to yet another FA Cup final this weekend, disappointed last night for sure, but that's just football, will love this club forevermore, City forever!! 💙💙💙🏆🏆🏆

[@lucaafc]

Man City going out pens I was shocked but I think real win it great video

[@MrJohnderby]

Think it’s time to keep Phil in the centre now let Kev play out wide if necessary Maybe give the young Spanish left back a go as he seems to get some good crosses in when he gets a chance.

[@adampickford6405]

I'm done with Haaland, he's wasted at City, not the right player for us. 900k a week, ghosts in all the big games, it just doesn't work. The 50 goal season was a freak one off.

[@mikegalway4733]

What about being top scorer this season after missing two months out with injury?

[@BigSteveMcfc]

He’s fine we need to play to his strengths

[@Its_Just_My_Opinion_]

​@@mikegalway4733missed a lot of sitters. He's not suited to how city play.

[@Hazeman8383]

@@Its_Just_My_Opinion_that’s not fair part of it is kdb average form recently think he relies on kdb feeding him most off the time

[@Hazeman8383]

But I will say Hallands form has been poor recently needs to train his right foot

[@briank0022]

In this games haaland needs to drop deep and create angles for shots

[@albertdeyi1541]

I love Kevin De Bruyne so much but he is a weak character, if he had a bit more character because in terms of ability, he's probably the best player in the world. why would he ask Pep to take him off when the team needed him so much as the talisman of the team ???