Real Madrid vs Tottenham: Neville gives Champions League prediction - Spurs will score
TOTTENHAM will go to the Bernabeu with the intention of beating Real Madrid this evening - but the back-to-back Champions League winners will have too much for Mauricio Pochettino’s side.
Real Madrid vs Tottenham: Phil Neville says Spurs will score in the Champions League clash
That is the view of Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester United defender Phil Neville.
Tottenham and Real Madrid have identical records heading into tonight’s match from their opening two games in Group H.
But a visit to the Spanish capital is surely the toughest test for Pochettino's men.
Neville says Spurs must not be overawed by the occasion and the stadium they are playing in.
I just think Real Madrid will have too much, too much experience and game knowledge for this Tottenham side
Phil Neville on Real Madrid vs Tottenham
He expects them to score but can see Real Madrid coming out on top with a 3-1 win.
“I think when you go to the Bernabeu for the first time, it does blow you away,” Neville told Sky Sports.
“I’ve been there and I’ve done that, where you come up them steps from the dressing room and you see this cauldron that you’re about to play in.
“It’s not just a cauldron, it’s the history of that football club.
“I think Tottenham will find this fixture really difficult.
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“I think they will go for it, I think they will try and win the game.
“But I just think Real Madrid will have too much, too much experience and game knowledge for this Tottenham side.
“I think this will be a 3-1 victory for Real Madrid but I think Spurs will learn a lot more in this game than any other Champions League game that they’ll play in.”
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