Tonight is the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, where Man City faces off against Real Madrid. Looking at their recent head-to-head record, City has clinched victory in three out of their last five encounters, with Madrid only managing one win and a draw. This data suggests City holds the upper hand, but let’s not discount the element of surprise that Madrid could bring to the pitch. The stage is set for an electrifying clash where anything can happen, and Madrid might just defy the odds to secure a spot in the next stage of this prestigious competition.
Starting Lineups For Man City And Madrid
Madrid (4-1-2-1)
- Rodrygo
- V. Júnior
- J. Bellingham
- F. Valverde
- T. Kroos
- E. Camavinga
- D. Carvajal
- Rüdiger
- A. Tchouaméni
- F. Mendy
- A. Lunin
City (4-2-3-1)
- E. Haaland
- J. Grealish
- B. Silva
- P. Foden
- M. Kovačić
- Rodri
- J. Gvardiol
- J. Stones
- R. Dias
- M. Akanji
- S. Ortega
Additional Match Details:
Venue: Santiago Bernabéu
Time: 7 : 00 PM (GMT)
Teams: Real Madrid Vs Manchester City
About The Clubs
Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol, founded in 1902, is a prominent football club located in Madrid, Spain. The team has a long history of success, having won multiple La Liga and Copa del Rey trophies, as well as a record amount of UEFA Champions League/European Cup titles. They play at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, which has a capacity of more than 81,000. Real Madrid has produced renowned players such as Alfredo Di Stefano, Zinedine Zidane, and Cristiano Ronaldo. Their heated rivalry with FC Barcelona in “El Clásico” is well-known around the world. Real Madrid remains a prominent power in Spanish and European football, with a sizable global fanbase
Manchester City
Manchester City Football Club is a successful professional football club based in Manchester, England. It was founded in 1880 as St. Mark’s (West Gorton) and renamed Manchester City in 1894. They have an extensive history, having won multiple Premier League titles, FA Cups, and League Cups. The City Football Group has controlled the club since 2008. Manchester City plays their home games at the Etihad Stadium, which has a capacity of over 55,000. They have recently dominated domestic football under manager Pep Guardiola, with to a formidable roster that includes Sergio Agüero and Kevin De Bruyne.