Micah Richards says one team ‘could hurt’ Man City in a potential Champions League final this season

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Published on 2024-03-18 18:30:00

Micah Richards believes that Atletico Madrid could pose a challenge to Manchester City in a potential Champions League final this season.

Despite City being one of the favorites to win the competition, Richards feels that Atletico’s tactical approach could make it a tricky game for them.

The Spanish giants have a history of reaching the final and have the ability to frustrate their opponents with a defensive setup.

Richards points out that Atletico Madrid have the capability to “bore the life out of the game” with their tactical discipline and defensive organization.

While most would favor City to beat Atletico, Richards believes that it would not be an easy task, especially in a high-stakes final.

With Atletico’s history of reaching the final and their ability to frustrate opponents, City would need to be prepared for a tough contest if they were to face them.

Manchester City are currently focused on their quarter-final tie against Real Madrid in the Champions League, but Richards suggests that Atletico Madrid could be a potential stumbling block if they were to reach the final.

While City have shown that they can adapt to different styles of play, the defensive resilience of Atletico would present a unique challenge.

Regardless, with the quality and pedigree of City’s squad, they would still have a good chance of overcoming Atletico in a potential final clash.

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