Former Actual Madrid winger Angel Di Maria lately predicted Los Blancos to win the UEFA Champions League this season. Di Maria claimed that his former membership would defeat Manchester Metropolis within the semi-finals.
Los Blancos lately performed out a 1-1 draw in opposition to Manchester Metropolis within the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals on the Santiago Bernabeu. Whereas there’s all to play for within the second leg on the Etihad on Might 17, Di Maria is relying on his former workforce.
The Juventus attacker advised The Residency (h/t Madrid Xtra on Twitter):
“I believe Actual Madrid will beat Manchester Metropolis and win the Champions League.”
The Argentine had a 4 yr lengthy stint with Los Blancos. He scored 36 objectives and supplied 85 assists in 190 matches throughout his time within the Spanish capital.
Di Maria gained one UCL and one La Liga title amongst different trophies. He was one of many stars of the present when Los Blancos defeated Atletico Madrid within the 2013-14 UEFA Champions League last in Lisbon. Di Maria created Gareth Bale’s headed aim that gave Ancelotti’s workforce the lead in additional time. Los Blancos lifted their tenth UCL trophy by beating Atletico Madrid within the last (4-1).
He has since performed for French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The 35-year-old is at present plying his commerce for Serie A giants Juventus. He has made 34 appearances for the Previous Woman to date this season, scoring eight objectives and offering seven assists.
Actual Madrid supervisor Carlo Ancelotti reacted to the UEFA Champions League semi-final 1-1 draw in opposition to Manchester Metropolis
Actual Madrid’s 1-1 draw in opposition to Manchester Metropolis was a carefully contested affair. Vinicius Junior gave the house aspect the lead on the Santiago Bernabeu together with his thirty sixth minute surprise aim.
Kevin De Bruyne matched the scorcher when he equalized for Metropolis with a strike from exterior the field. Chatting with the media after the sport, Ancelotti mirrored on the second leg on the Etihad. He stated (through Actual Madrid’s official web site):
“They will push more durable as a result of they’re at house. Our method was good and we managed Manchester Metropolis effectively within the second half. We moved the ball extra and created extra possibilities. Within the first half we weren’t very affected person in enjoying the ball out. We may have had extra of the ball within the first 20 minutes, like we did within the second half.”
The Champions League semi-final second leg between Actual Madrid and Manchester Metropolis will happen on Might 17.
