Michael Owen tips Manchester City to win treble, Steven Gerrard warns ‘you can never write off Real Madrid’

BT Sport knowledgeable Michael Owen has tipped Manchester Metropolis to beat Actual Madrid in Wednesday’s Champions League semi-final second leg and go on to win the treble, however Steven Gerrard has warned to not “write off Actual Madrid”.

Metropolis will do battle with Madrid as soon as extra – this time at Etihad Stadium – with the tie completely poised at 1-1 after Vinicius Junior scored the opening aim within the thirty sixth minute earlier than Kevin De Bruyne tied it up within the 67th minute at Santiago Bernabeu.

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Metropolis are additionally bidding to win the Premier League and want only a victory towards Chelsea on Sunday to seal the title. Pep Guardiola’s facet even have the FA Cup closing towards Manchester United on Saturday, June 3. to look ahead to as they chase the treble.

Owen – who performed for Actual Madrid between 2004 and 2005 – believes Metropolis will take a big step in direction of their aim with victory over Los Blancos.

“I simply assume Manchester Metropolis, sure, they’ve by no means received it however they’ve accomplished these arduous yards now,” stated Owen, referencing the Residents’ heartbreaking defeat to Actual Madrid on the semi-final stage final 12 months.

“They’ve felt the ache, they in all probability perceive it much more now than they ever have accomplished. So, I do not assume they’ll be as inexperienced as they had been final season, principally throwing the sport away once they had been higher workforce for 170 minutes out of the 180.

“I simply assume that at residence, they’ve bought the standard. I can see them happening and profitable the treble this season, they’re that good.”

Whereas former Liverpool midfielder Gerrard additionally believes Metropolis – who he describes as “one of the best workforce on this planet” – will emerge victorious on Wednesday, he supplied a reminder of Actual Madrid’s risk.

“They know find out how to deal with the warmth, deal with the ball, deal with away grounds – we’ve seen that at Anfield, 2-0 down, no panic. So that they’re able to profitable this soccer match, that’s why it’s so intriguing.”

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand additionally suggestions the Premier League leaders to get the higher of Carlo Ancelotti’s facet.

“I am anticipating a tactical masterclass. I do not know who’s going to present us one of the best model of themselves,” he started.

“However the way in which that these two groups went out final time, from a tactical perspective, was so intriguing. Completely different in lots of issues they do however the finish merchandise from each groups is all the time there to see.

“You’ve got bought particular person killers on the Actual Madrid workforce and you have got a workforce that simply capabilities so nicely – a well-oiled machine in Manchester Metropolis that simply get issues accomplished and are favourites going to each single sport. I’ll have them as favourites on the Etihad.”