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Real Madrid vs Manchester City : Five things to look for

By Vijay Vemu

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's 2nd goal during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid at Estadio de Vallecas on April 23, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 23: Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates after scoring his team's 2nd goal during the La Liga match between Rayo Vallecano and Real Madrid at Estadio de Vallecas on April 23, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images) /
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LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 16: Kevin de Bruyne of Manchester City reacts during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester City at Stamford Bridge on April 16, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images) /

3. Kevin De Bruyne’s attacking presence

Other than Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne is probably the second best attacker in Manchester City’s squad. The Belgian has been amazing for the Citizens this season as he has scored 7 goals and has added 9 assists. He had that all important goal against PSG that sealed the tie in the second leg and will look to create havoc against Real Madrid’s defense. De Bruyne will be slotted in the midfield and play in a sort of attacking mid role. He can play on the wing as well. KDB will be the main facilitator for City and usually lead them on the break and have the ball in the final third around the box and look to find Aguero.

He will likely have Pepe or Sergio Ramos in his way and this will be his toughest yet as he faces two of the best defenders in Europe. But he has a great long-range shot and doesn’t necessarily have to get into the box to score. He could catch Keylor Navas and the Madrid defense off guard with a long shot.

KDB’s move to Manchester has to be one of the best moves of the summer transfer window and it was a move that helped both Man City and Wolfsburg.

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