Gary Lineker
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Vinicius went through it inside of the post and it went along the line.
I mean, it was an extraordinary pass from the outside of his right foot.
We know his strengths, we know his weaknesses, but I go back to that thing with Trent.
I mean, yes, there was a slight confusion running back, but the winger didn't
just get past him this time, but it doesn't have to get highlighted.
You know, fullbacks are turned inside out all the time by very good footballers, so it happens.
It's just... Yeah, I think they've got problems and...
I think it's the midfield they probably need to sort out.
I don't think defensively either.
They're probably as strong as they were a few years ago.
Up front, obviously, they've got a lot of firepower.
But if you're not dominant in midfield, you're not going to provide the opportunities up top.
And Mbappe's injured, so they're always a bit more blunt when he's not on the field.
But I think...
replacing Cross and Modric as I think they've found it very, very difficult.
I mean, obviously, you know,
They've got good players in there, but you're talking about very, very special midfield players that just control football matches.
I don't think it's likely to be over after the first leg.
I think you go to the Bernabeu, it's never easy.
Champions League night, it is generally when they turn up.