Champions League: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City, €2.3B showdown unveiled.

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The first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals witnessed a highly anticipated clash as Real Madrid hosted reigning champions Manchester City at the Bernabéu Stadium. In the 2021-2022 season, these two teams met in the Champions League semi-finals, where they ended in a 5-5 draw. Manchester City advanced to the final on away goals and clinched the title. In the 2022-2023 season, they faced each other again in the semi-finals, with Manchester City dominating both legs and eventually winning 5-1 on aggregate to claim their first Champions League title. Now, these two powerhouses meet early in the quarterfinals, with the upgraded Real Madrid posing a challenge to the defending champions.

Real Madrid comes into this match after securing a 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in La Liga, extending their unbeaten streak to 35 matches with 26 wins and 9 draws. They currently lead La Liga by 8 points, demonstrating their dominance in the domestic league. As 14-time Champions League winners, Real Madrid has a strong history in the knockout stages. With a squad valued at €1.04 billion this season, featuring high-priced players like Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior, who have combined for 38 goals across all competitions, and with manager Carlo Ancelotti set to oversee his 200th Champions League match, Real Madrid is poised for success.

Manchester City, on the other hand, comes off a 4-2 comeback victory against Crystal Palace in the Premier League, maintaining their unbeaten streak with 21 wins and 4 draws in their last 25 matches. With a squad valued at €1.27 billion, Manchester City boasts top talents like Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, who have been instrumental in their success this season. Haaland has scored 30 goals and provided 6 assists in 36 appearances, while De Bruyne continues to impress with his performance. Manchester City's 10-match winning streak in the Champions League across seasons, combined with the formidable duo of Haaland and De Bruyne, makes them a formidable opponent for Real Madrid.

Manchester City has proven to be a tough opponent for Real Madrid in the Champions League, with Real Madrid winning only one of their last six encounters. Moreover, Real Madrid has lost their last three away games against Manchester City. Therefore, Real Madrid's performance at the Bernabéu Stadium in this quarterfinal tie could set the tone for the second leg and determine their defensive strategy.

Ritu77

The match between Real Madrid and Manchester City was indeed thrilling!

Samiksha

Real Madrid is playing against Manchester City, hoping that Real Madrid can come out on top.

Iti9

Both teams are very strong indeed