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Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Quarter-final Clash on Knife's Edge
Live Coverage and Match Updates
Follow our live coverage as Manchester City and Real Madrid lock horns in the highly anticipated second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final tie. The first leg produced a thrilling 3-3 draw, leaving everything to play for at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Match Preview and Key Battles
Manchester City enter the match with a slight advantage, having scored three vital away goals in the first leg. However, Real Madrid have a formidable record at home in the Champions League and will be confident of overturning the deficit.
Key battles to watch will include the clash between City's prolific striker Erling Haaland and Real Madrid's stalwart center-back Eder Militao. Another fascinating duel will be the midfield battle between Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modric.
Historical Context and Stats
Manchester City have a strong recent record in European competition, having won the Premier League title in each of the last two seasons. They are also unbeaten in their last 22 European matches.
Real Madrid, on the other hand, have a rich history in the Champions League, having won the tournament a record 14 times. They have also scored in every home Champions League knockout game since 2011.
Aftermath and Implications
The outcome of this match will have significant implications for both teams. A win for Manchester City would put them firmly in contention for a second consecutive Champions League crown.
For Real Madrid, a victory would provide a major boost to their hopes of winning the tournament for the first time since 2018. The winner of this tie will face either FC Barcelona or FC Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.
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