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Tuesday preview: Real Madrid Manchester City repeat last year's semi-finals?

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05 UEFA Champions League Real Madrid VS Manchester City

Competition time: 2024.04.10 03:00

Real Madrid vs Manchester City, this is a repeat of last year's Champions League semi-final.

Pep Guardiola's side beat Real Madrid 5-1 in two games 12 months ago, but Real Madrid are now on a high trajectory and the La Liga leaders are now unbeaten in 13 games in all competitions since losing to Atletico Madrid in the Copa del Rey in mid-January, and this is the fourth year in a row that they have progressed to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. In the quarter-finals, Real Madrid have won their last 11 Champions League/quarter-finals since losing to Monaco in the 2003-04 season. Real Madrid have a physical advantage in this game, and they have now been given nine days of rest.

Tuesday preview: Real Madrid Manchester City repeat last year's semi-finals?

Manchester City's European performance this year can be described as domineering, winning all the group stage and easily beating Danish champions Copenhagen 3-1 home and away in the round of 16. Since last year's 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu by Real Madrid, City have won 10 consecutive Champions League games, the second longest in their history. De Bruyne's return to masterclass is Pep Guardiola's biggest asset. In addition, Real Madrid is not at a disadvantage against Manchester City at home, with 5 meetings, Real Madrid 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

Tuesday preview: Real Madrid Manchester City repeat last year's semi-finals?

Eder has recovered from injury and is now back in Carlo Ancelotti's squad and could return to the starting line-up, with only Thibaut Courtois and Alaba currently out injured. In contrast, Manchester City's defenders have been in a decline in form over the past few weeks, with Gvardiol having trouble in the Premier League win over Crystal Palace at the weekend. In addition, City's team doctor told Pep Guardiola that Walker did not have a chance to play in the first leg. The good news at the moment is that Akanji has been in good form and proved he can do it as a left-back in the second half against Crystal Palace. In addition, Ederson, who has returned from injury, and Silva and Foden, who are resting in rotation, should also be able to advance back into the starting line-up.

Tuesday preview: Real Madrid Manchester City repeat last year's semi-finals?

When the unstoppable Manchester City meets Real Madrid, both teams are sure to put on a pleasing attacking game, so there should be a lot of goals in this game, but as was the case in the 2022-23 season, it will be difficult for Manchester City to gain a substantial advantage in Madrid, therefore, it is advisable to dress Real Madrid.

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