Champions League SF preview: Manchester City vs Real Madrid
Al JazeeraThirteen-time winners face Manchester City in the first leg of the semi-final at the Etihad Stadium. When: Tuesday, April 26 Where: Etihad Stadium, Manchester Kickoff: 19:00 GMT Real Madrid’s glittering history in the Champions League gives them an advantage when they face Manchester City in the first leg of the semi-finals, according to the Spanish side’s coach Carlo Ancelotti. “That history that has grown over the years helps the players feel the weight of the shirt, a weight that is positive, not negative.” Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City cannot compete with Real Madrid’s European pedigree but said they can write a new chapter of their own. We need to suffer, to stick together, when we have the ball, try to attack.” Real Madrid have dominated the Champions League semifinals 😤 pic.twitter.com/K626JaH8jc — B/R Football April 25, 2022 City and Real also met in the semi-finals in 2016 when the Spaniards won 1-0 on aggregate, but City avenged that loss with a last-16 triumph in 2020. Champions League head-to-head Real Madrid and Manchester City have met on six occasions in the Champions League with both sides winning two each.