Real Madrid to face Manchester City in Champions League quarterfinals

Real Madrid and Manchester City to Face Off in Champions League Last 16 Tie

Real Madrid will host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on Wednesday at 8pm GMT. The match marks the first leg of the last 16 tie, with Real Madrid considered a firm favourite due to their inconsistent form.

Manchester City have strengthened since their previous encounter with Real Madrid in the league phase, with new arrivals Antoine Semenyo and Marc Guehi joining the squad. Midfielder Rodri has also returned from injury, providing an added boost to the team.

The two clubs have a history of closely contested matches, with each side winning five out of 15 encounters. The upcoming match will be the third most-played in the competition’s history.

Real Madrid’s coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, has emphasized the importance of his team’s supporters in inspiring them to victory against City. “We need them,” he said. “They know it better than anyone.”

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that striker Erling Haaland is expected to return for the match after spending time training and working on his pace.

The two teams have a history of closely contested matches, with each side having won five out of 15 encounters. The upcoming match will be the third most-played in the competition’s history.

Real Madrid’s coach Alvaro Arbeloa has called upon his team to draw inspiration from their supporters, who have been critical of the team’s performance this season. “We need them,” he said. “They know it better than anyone.”

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has confirmed that striker Erling Haaland is expected to return for the match after spending time training and working on his pace.

The match will be broadcast live, with Al Jazeera Sport providing build-up coverage and commentary from 17:00 GMT.

Source: Al Jazeera