Article by Daniel Grigore – Published on Thursday, 06 November 2025, 07:57 / Updated on Thursday, 06 November 2025 07:58
On Tuesday, Ciprian Marica saw the English champions at work, witnessing from the stands at Anfield their convincing 1-0 victory over Real Madrid, a score whose proportions were limited only by the superhuman parades of Thibaut Courtois.
A day later, the former striker went from Liverpool to Manchester, where he witnessed the victory of the “citizens” against Borussia Dortmund, 4-1.
Immediately after the final whistle at the Etihad, Marica entered the GSP Live Special show by phone.
Ciprian Marica, from Etihad: “From time to time you hear a “City, city”. Otherwise, like in the theater”
“I expected Haaland to be softer with his former team, a little softer. Not at all! He played excellently, scored twice in the first half and made his game easy. I would have liked to see a reaction from Dortmund in the second half, but too little. When they pressed the gas, City showed signs that they could score not one, but two or three more goals.
There are many new players at City, it was not easy for Guardiola to integrate so many new players. That's exactly why I think he'll need another year. I don't think he'll be able to fight [sezonul ăsta] to the championship, even if he spent a lot of money and has quality, fantastic players. But to form a team you need time. Guardiola got down to serious work, rebuilding City.
I was glad that Dortmund's gallery was there, it made the atmosphere regardless of the score. In the City you hear from time to time a «City, city». Otherwise, very little, it's like the theater. I expected City to be superior in the game, poor chances for Dortmund”, were the conclusions of the former Romanian international.
Ciprian Marica: “Anfield is unique! Liverpool, not so good”
A better impression was left by the experienced atmosphere at Anfield, the night before.
“The atmosphere at Anfield is special, the whole audience sings in unison. There is a book with the songs, with the lyrics, everyone must know them. I think it's fantastic! Anfield is unique!”.
As for Tuesday night's match, Marica said:
“Liverpool are a good team, but I didn't think they were good enough to say they could win the trophy.
real madrid [a fost] very weak. Apart from Mbappe, who was trying alone, weak, very weak. Vinicius also disappointed me, with these conflicts… I don't know what's in his head. The conflicts you can't win… where do you want to go?! It's a pity for him, he has quality, but you can't be so individualistic, just for yourself”.
