Man City vs. Real Madrid – PSG needed just one goal to beat Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals, while Real Madrid destroyed Chelsea’s chances of winning back-to-back European titles ,Diego Simeone lost his temper on the touchline as his Atletico side battled to break down a resolute City backline, their defensive tactics from the first leg coming back to punish them hard.
City advanced to the semi-finals for the second year in a row with a 0-0 draw in Madrid, but the game was overshadowed by unsavoury scenes in the tunnel. Regardless, City got the job done on the pitch before their treble chances were shattered by Liverpool in the FA Cup semi-finals, but their 4-0 thrashing of Watford keeps their domestic and European double dreams alive.
Man City haven’t lost at home in the Champions League since a 2-1 loss to Lyon in September 2018, and have scored 13 goals in five home games this season, including both legs of their Atletico Madrid and Sporting Lisbon fixtures.
Guardiola might become the first manager to knock Real Madrid out of the Champions League three times in the next two weeks, and he is definitely more determined than ever to deliver the European championship to the blue side of Manchester ,Real Madrid had to overcome a 1-0 deficit to beat PSG earlier in the tournament, but Chelsea were on the verge of accomplishing a stunning comeback from a 3-1 first-leg loss at Stamford Bridge.
Luka Modric’s season-best pass allowed replacement Rodrygo to volley home and force extra time, where the head of Karim Benzema buried the Blues to guarantee Real Madrid’s place in the last four. To win a 14th European title, Benzema and his team-mates will need to defeat Atletico Madrid in the first leg.
Although Los Blancos have won their last six away games in all competitions, scoring three goals in each of their last three, no side has ever triumphed away from home against two English sides in the same Champions League knockout stage.
Man City vs. Real Madrid – Betting Analysis
Real Madrid and Manchester City have met seven times in the Champions League, with the Citizens winning 2-1 in the 2019-20 last 16, but Los Blancos had won 1-0 over two legs in the 2015-16 semi-finals before Guardiola arrived in Manchester.
Both managers should be confident of securing a first-leg advantage at the Etihad, with Benzema and Vinicius capable of scoring unexpected goals for the visitors. A weakened Blancos backline will be no match for City in front of their home fans, and we expect an entertaining first leg.
Man City vs. Real Madrid – Head-to-Head
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