On May 10, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, the first round of the semi-final of the Champions League will start tonight. Real Madrid will host Manchester City, and the Milan derby will play the Champions League version, showing the schedule of the top four. This article will introduce the background and highlights of these two focus wars, as well as the live broadcast arrangement of CCTV5. Real Madrid
On May 10, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, the first round of the semi-final of the Champions League will start tonight. Real Madrid will host Manchester City, and the Milan derby will play the Champions League version, showing the schedule of the top four. This article will introduce the background and highlights of these two focus wars, as well as the live broadcast arrangement of CCTV5.
Real Madrid vs. Manchester City is a contest between two European giants, as well as a contest between two famous coaches, Carlo Ancelotti and Guardiola. Real Madrid are the defending champions. They defeated Chelsea 3-1 in the quarter final with a total score. While entering the semi-final, they also created the longest winning streak in the history of the Champions League, reaching 15 games. Real Madrid's goal is to win the Champions League three times in a row. They have a strong team and tactics. Their core players, Benzema, Venesius, Cross, Modric, Kawahar, etc., are in good shape. Their coach Ancelotti is one of the most successful coaches in the history of the Champions League. He has led Real Madrid, AC Milan and Chelsea to win the Champions League three times, His qualification rate in the semi-finals of the Champions League reached 88.9%.
Manchester City is the leader of the Premier League. They defeated Bayern 4-2 in the quarter finals, breaking the curse of the last eight of the Champions League and entering the semi-finals for the first time. Manchester City's goal is to win the first Champions League championship in the history of the club. They have excellent players and coaches. Their core players Harland, Mahres, Debrouane, Forten, Stones, etc. have all performed well. Their coach Guardiola is one of the most innovative and changing coaches in the history of the Champions League. He once led Barcelona to win the Champions League twice, His qualification rate in the semi-finals of the Champions League is 66.7%.
The confrontation between Real Madrid and Manchester City is a collision between two top European teams and a confrontation of two different styles. Real Madrid is good at controlling the rhythm, making use of quick counter attacks and set pieces to create threats, while Manchester City likes to control the ball, and create opportunities by using short pass cooperation and winger breakthrough. In the historical confrontation between the two teams, Real Madrid has a slight advantage. They have played six times in the Champions League. Real Madrid has won three, drawn two and lost one. In the semi-final of last season, when they were 1-2 down away from home, Real Madrid reversed Manchester City 2-0 at home to advance to the final and win the championship. In the semi-final of this season, whether Manchester City will succeed in revenge or whether Real Madrid will have the last laugh again is worth looking forward to.
Milan Derby is a contest between two strong teams in Serie A and two dark horses in the Champions League. Inter Milan are the leaders of Serie A, they defeated Benfica 4-2 in the quarter finals and entered the semi-finals of the Champions League for the first time. The goal of Inter Milan is to return to the top of the Champions League. They have solid defense and efficient attack. Their core players, Lukaku, Lataro, Barrera, De Fry, and Skrinyar, have all performed well. Their head coach, Conti, is one of the most successful coaches in the history of Serie A, He once led Juventus and Chelsea to win the Serie A and Premier League titles respectively, and his promotion rate in the semi-finals of the Champions League was 50%.
AC Milan are the old giants in Serie A. They defeated Napoli 3-1 in the quarter finals and entered the semi-finals of the Champions League again after 13 years. AC Milan's goal is to reproduce the glory of the Champions League. They have a young team and a passionate atmosphere. Their core players Ibrahimovic, Giru, Calabria, Casey, Donaruma, etc. have all demonstrated strong strength. Their coach Pioli is one of the most courageous and charming coaches in the history of Serie A, He once led Fiorentina and Lazio to win the Italian Cup and the Italian Super Cup respectively, and his promotion rate in the semi-finals of the Champions League was 0%.
Milan Derby is a confrontation between two traditional strong teams in Serie A, and also a confrontation between two different ideas. Inter Milan pays attention to defensive counterattack, using speed and strength to break through the opponent's defense line, while AC Milan attaches importance to offensive cooperation, using technology and flexibility to open up the opponent's space. In the historical confrontation between the two teams, AC Milan had the upper hand. They played six times in the Champions League. AC Milan achieved three wins, one draw and two losses. In the semi-finals of the 2002-03 season, AC Milan drew 1-1 away from Inter Milan and beat them 1-0 at home to advance to the final and win the championship. In the semi-finals of this season, it is also expected that whether Inter Milan can win back or AC Milan can gain the upper hand again.
The two focus battles in the first round of the Champions League semi-final will be played tonight, and CCTV 5 Sports Channel will bring you live broadcast. At 3:00 a.m. on May 10, Beijing time, Real Madrid played Manchester City at home. At 3:00 a.m. on May 11, Beijing time, Inter Milan played AC Milan at home. The competition for the top four of the Champions League is not to be missed. Please lock in CCTV5 and witness the highest glory of European football with us.
