Former Manchester United legend Andrei Kanchelskis weighed in on the Champions League semi-final showdown between Real Madrid and Manchester City, sharing his expectations with sports24. The veteran attacker highlighted the contrast in experience and current form driving the odds. Real Madrid, he noted, brings a depth of European success that is hard to ignore. They have collected more Champions League trophies than any other club and their familiarity with late-stage pressure could tilt the balance in their favor. City, he acknowledged, will press for revenge after recent disappointments, yet the Spaniards still appear to hold a slight edge. Kanchelskis offered a pragmatic view of the tie, suggesting Real Madrid holds about 55 percent to City’s 45 percent in a tightly contested matchup. He even predicted that Netherlands-born striker Erling Haaland would find the net in at least one of the two legs, a nod to the attacking threat both teams offer.
The first leg is scheduled for May 9 at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, with kickoff set for 22:00 Moscow time. The other semi-final pairing features Inter Milan and AC Milan, two Italian giants with a storied rivalry. Their opening leg is slated for May 10, promising another chapter of high-stakes European football. Jose Guardiola, the former Barcelona and Manchester City boss, has commented on his former team’s progress and their prospects in this season’s Champions League, adding another layer of anticipation to the semi-final stage. (Source: sports24)