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We Must Stop Real Madrid from Running and Impose Our Game to Win – Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has shared what Manchester City must do to get past Real Madrid in their upcoming Champions League play-off clash. The City boss believes his team needs to take control across both legs to stand a chance against the defending champions.
City and Madrid are battling for a spot in the Round of 16, with the first leg set for Tuesday at the Etihad Stadium. Neither side secured automatic qualification, making this a crucial tie.
Speaking ahead of the match, Guardiola acknowledged the attacking power of Madrid and the challenge they pose. “Trying to fully control their attack over two games is impossible. They have incredible players,” he said.
“The key is to limit their influence as much as we can. When we have the ball, we need to be smart and stop them from getting into dangerous spaces. Our goal is to impose our style and get a strong result before heading to the Bernabeu.”
Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti’s squad hasn’t been in top form recently, winning just one of their last three matches in all competitions. Madrid still boasts serious firepower with Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior leading the charge.
Mbappe has already netted 22 goals and provided three assists in 34 appearances this season, while Vinicius, despite injury setbacks, has managed 16 goals and 10 assists in 29 games.
Nigerian artist BNXN has shared his thoughts on who Manchester United should target in the summer transfer window. As a dedicated Red Devils supporter, BNXN believes the club desperately needs a top striker and says Victor Osimhen would be the perfect fit.
“If there’s one player United should go for right now, it’s Osimhen,” he said during a chat with ESPN UK. “We need a proper striker, no doubt.” He also mentioned young Barcelona star Lamine Yamal and winger Raphinha as exciting alternatives he’d love to see in the squad.
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen has reportedly given the green light to a permanent switch to Turkish giants Galatasaray. This update was shared by Nigerian journalist Buchi Laba, who is known to have close ties with the Super Eagles striker.
In a post on X, Laba claimed Osimhen has said “yes” to Galatasaray and is eager to continue his career with the club. According to him, Napoli has been trying to convince the striker to stay, but Osimhen has made it clear he’s ready to move on.
Negotiations between Napoli and Galatasaray are now said to be focused on finalizing the payment for Osimhen’s release clause.
Victor Osimhen is said to be in good spirits as Turkish club Galatasaray step up their efforts to sign him permanently this summer. A fresh report by Turkish journalist Kağan Dursun suggests that Galatasaray’s vice-president, Abdullah Kavukcu, has taken bold steps to move the deal forward.
A representative was reportedly sent to Nigeria to engage with Osimhen directly and also held talks at the Turkish Consulate, hinting at serious intent from the club. Dursun explained that these moves aren’t random, saying Kavukcu wouldn’t travel to Italy to meet with Napoli or send someone to Nigeria unless there were meaningful discussions already underway.
He noted that Osimhen has shown clear interest, saying the player has given a “green light” to Galatasaray. But that doesn’t mean a final decision has been made. “Osimhen is currently leaning toward Galatasaray, but if a top club or a wealthy Middle Eastern side comes in with a huge offer, things could shift quickly,” he added.
Osimhen is still tied to Napoli, but Galatasaray are pushing hard to lock down the Super Eagles star while he remains open to talks.
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