The Real Madrid vs Man City encounter has become a common fixture in Europe in recent seasons as the two teams are set to renew rivalry on Tuesday night during the first leg of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) quarter-finals.
For the third season in a row, Los Blancos have been drawn against Manchester City in the UCL knockout stages. This has resulted in a growing rivalry between the Spanish giants and the English side.
In this guide, I preview this mouth-watering fixture while predicting which team I think will win the first leg at Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid Overview
Real Madrid enter into this game with a 13-game undefeated run in all events. Moreover, Carlo Ancelotti’s men have won their last 11 UCL quarter-final ties and have knocked English opposition out at this stage in the last three editions.
They have also recorded 16 wins from their last 21 European home games, drawing 3 and losing 2. Madrid did not play over the weekend and they will be looking to go all out against the treble winners.
When it comes to the La Liga, Madrid comfortably sit at the summit with 75 points after 30 games, that is 8 points ahead of second-placed FC Barcelona.
Already knocked out of the Copa del Rey, Real Madrid are still in contention to pick two major silverware this season.
Man City Overview
Pep Guardiola’s side are undefeated in their last 22 Champions League matches starting from the 2022/23 season. City are also undefeated in their last 25 in all competitions this season as the Citizens head into this clash with an excellent morale.
Man City dispatched Crystal Palace 4-2 in the Premier League last time out to sustain the pressure on Arsenal and Liverpool in the title race.
The Sky Blues remarkably clinched the treble of the Premier League, FA Cup, and the Champions League in 2022/23 and can repeat the form this season with Pep’s side still in contention to win these majors.
Real Madrid Last Five Matches
31st March 2024- Real Madrid 2 Athletic Bilbao 0 – La Liga (W)
16th March 2024 – Osasuna 2 Real Madrid 4 – La Liga (W)
10th March 2024 – Real Madrid 4 Celta Vigo 0 – La Liga (W)
6th March 2024 – Real Madrid 1 RB Leipzig 1 – UEFA Champions League (D)
2nd March 2024 – Valencia 2 Real Madrid 2 – UEFA Champions League (D)
Manchester City Last Five Matches
6th April 2024 – Crystal Palace 2 Manchester City 4 – Premier League (W)
3rd April 2024 – Manchester City 4 Aston Villa 1 – Premier League (W)
31st March 2024 – Manchester City 0 Arsenal 0 – Premier League (D)
16th March 2024 – Manchester City 2 Newcastle United 0 – FA Cup (W)
10th March 2024 – Liverpool 1 Manchester City 1 – Premier League (D)
Head-to-head Records
Ten Champions League matches have been contested by Real Madrid and Manchester City. Los Blancos have won 3 and Man City have secured 4 victories while 3 games ended in stalemates.
City have been more prolific with 17 goals scored versus 14 scored by Real Madrid.
Real Madrid vs Man City Tips
1.Tip #1 – I see this game ending in a draw.
2.Tip #2 – I am backing Rodrygo Goes to score for Real Madrid at any time.
3.Tip #3 – My correct score prediction is 2-2.
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