Real Madrid doesn’t like the 1-1 draw against ManCity at all

Manchester City have a good chance of taking revenge for the last-minute failure at Real Madrid last season and reaching the Champions League final on June 10 in Istanbul. The Skyblues beat the record holder (14 trophies) 1-1 (1-0) in the first semi-final duel in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, the home advantage next Wednesday is now in favor of the Citizens, who were beaten by a fine long-range shot by Kevin De Bruyne (67th) equalized.

Vinicius Junior had put Real in the lead in the 36th minute, the “White Ballet” was at odds with the Portuguese referee Soares Dias, there should have been three penalties. In addition, the ball crossed the sideline during the move that made it 1-1. All complaints were fruitless.

ManCity were dominant until they conceded, the Madrilenians around the strong defense chief David Alaba, who hardly let Erling Haaland come into his own, set the tone after the break.

The 236th Milan city derby is electrifying

Italy’s Serie A has five teams in the semi-finals of European competitions. On the top floor, the Champions League, Inter Milan and AC Milan meet on Wednesday (9 p.m., ServusTV, Sky) in the traditional San Siro Stadium. With more than 70,000 fans, the arena has long been sold out, and the “Euroderby” has been the talk of the town for days. What cannot be heard: a declaration of war. Both Inter coach Simone Inzaghi and his Milan colleague Stefano Pioli keep the ball low.

It is the 236th city duel “Derby della Madonnina”, named after the gilded statue of Mary on the Milan Cathedral. It is already clear that Italian football can look forward to a Champions League finalist again after years of lack of success. Juventus reached the final in 2015 and 2017, but lost both matches against FC Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. Since Inter’s triumph in 2010, Italy has been waiting for a winner in the premier class. Inzaghi warns against high spirits and euphoria.

“As for the heart, I have no doubts. As for the head, it would be good if we use it and remember that 180 minutes are waiting for us,” says the Inter coach. Milan’s Pioli also requires maximum concentration. “We’re going to enjoy everything all around until Wednesday 8:59 p.m. and then we have to be ready.”

The two clubs have met three times this season: Inter won the Supercup in Saudi Arabia 3-0, and there was one win for both teams in the league.