At 3:00 a.m. Beijing time on April 27, the semi-final of this season's Champions League is about to open a focus battle, from Real Madrid to Manchester City, which is the second time that the two teams have met in the Champions League after two seasons. The last time they met, Real Madrid was eliminated by Manchester City in the semi-final, of course, this time to avenge and advance to the final, to eliminate Guardiola's team, Real Madrid is not difficult.
In the history of the Champions League, Real Madrid has won the championship a total of 13 times, ranking first, and achieved an unprecedented 3 consecutive championships from 2016 to 2018, worthy of the first giant in the Champions League. Manchester City are the champions league powerhouses that have risen in recent years, mainly under the management of Guardiola, and have advanced to the champions league quarter-finals for five consecutive seasons, with the best result being runner-up in 2021, when they lost to Chelsea in the final.
According to German transfer information, real Madrid is worth 756 million euros, and Manchester City is worth 959 million euros, adding up to 1.7 billion euros for the two teams, which is higher than the match between Liverpool and Villarreal.
Coincidentally, both teams are currently the leaders of their respective leagues, with Real Madrid leading by 15 points and just one point away from winning the title, and this weekend without losing to Espanyol can crown la Liga champions four rounds in advance, setting the team's earliest record since the 1989-90 season. Manchester City are ranked first with 80 points, only one point ahead of second-placed Liverpool, and even if they do not win one game in the remaining 5 rounds, they may lose the Premier League title.
The two teams have played 6 matches in the history of the Champions League, with a record of 2 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, and neither has the upper hand. In the group stage of the 2012/13 season, Real Madrid won 3-2 at home and drew 1-1 away to Manchester City; in the semi-finals of the 2015/16 season, Real Madrid drew 0-0 away and beat Manchester City 1-0 at home; in the 1/8 final of the 2019/20 season, Real Madrid lost 1-2 at home and lost 1-2 away to Manchester City.
According to statistics, Real Madrid has visited the Etihad Stadium three times before, facing Manchester City with 2 draws and 1 defeat, from 2012 to 2019, creating a record of 7 years without a stigma.
This time away from home again, Real Madrid's goal is of course to win the ball to complete revenge and lay the foundation for advancing to the final. Real Madrid have missed the Champions League for three consecutive years, and this season's victory will be the 14th time in the history of the team, continuing to be the first in history.