Holders Manchester City are gearing up to face off against Real Madrid in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final match. The team, led by Pep Guardiola, dominated in Group G and then went on to crush Copenhagen with a 6-2 aggregate scoreline in the last-16.
Despite their impressive form, City will be facing a formidable opponent in Real Madrid, who matched their group stage points tally. The Spanish giants have a rich history in the Champions League and are known for their prowess in the competition.
City heads into this match fresh off a 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, while Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win against Atletic Bilbao to maintain their lead in La Liga.
The last time these two teams met, City came out on top with a convincing 4-0 win (5-1 on aggregate) in last season’s semi-final. With players like Kyle Walker, Nathan Ake, and Josko Gvardiol hoping to shake off their injuries, City will be looking to maintain their dominance.
The first leg of the quarter-final is scheduled to take place tomorrow, Tuesday, April 9, at 8 pm BST at the Bernabeu in Madrid. City will be looking to continue their success against Real Madrid and secure a positive result before the return leg.
Fans can catch the action live on TNT Sports 2 in the UK, with coverage starting at 7 pm BST. Alternatively, the match can be streamed on discovery+, and minute-by-minute updates will be available on the SunSport live blog.
Both teams will be missing key players due to injury, with Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba out for Real Madrid, and Kyle Walker, Nathan Ake, and Josko Gvardiol doubtful for City.
As the two teams prepare to face off, the odds are in favor of Real Madrid to win at 9/5, with City at 11/8. In terms of qualification, Real Madrid is at 13/8, while City is at 4/9, as per Ladbrokes.
