One of the most highly anticipated nights of European football — the clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium — is just hours away. This match, which kicks off at 1:00 a.m. on the night of December 10 to December 11, is being regarded as the centerpiece of the Champions League group stage.
Another key aspect of this encounter is the history of clashes between the two teams from last season. At that time, Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City at this very stage, creating a fierce rivalry between the two sides. Now, Pep Guardiola's Manchester City players are determined to seek revenge.
Khusanov's performance last season remains vivid in fans' memories
Last year's match left a significant mark in the history of Uzbek football. In that game, young defender Abdukodir Khusanov made his debut on the big stage, successfully keeping Vinicius Junior under full control and leaving the Real Madrid star with little opportunity to shine.
Both experts and fans praised Abduqodir's performance, calling it one of the most remarkable debuts in Manchester City's history. Now, on the eve of another critical showdown, City fans around the world are demanding that Guardiola include Khusanov in the starting lineup.
Massive respect for Khusanov among fans
Thousands of comments are flooding the club’s social media pages. Here are some of the most popular fan comments:
Kipkoech Kigen:
"Please play Khusanov on the right flank to stop Vinicius' attacks."
Mthõ Żiņtø:
"Vinicius cannot get past Khusanov."
Favour Idike:
"Khusanov is much faster than Matheus Nunes."
Sylviah Miruka:
"The game against Real should definitely start with Khusanov."
Andy Bi:
"To contain Vinicius, we need Khusanov's pace and speed. Nunes is good, but he doesn’t have that level of quickness."
Murunga Tobius:
"Pep must give him more game time."
Mike MW:
"Khusanov is capable of controlling Mbappé as well."
These comments demonstrate that Abdukodir Khusanov has earned a special place not only among Uzbek fans but also among millions of Manchester City supporters worldwide.
Great confidence ahead of a critical test
The Real Madrid vs. Manchester City match promises to leave a lasting impression. Particularly significant will be the choice of defenders to face superstar forwards like Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappé.
Fans are unanimously saying:
"Our choice is Khusanov. We want to see him on the field!"
The decision now lies with Guardiola. However, one thing is certain: millions of fans are hoping this night will mark another historic performance by Khusanov.
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