Tuesday night's first leg of Real Madrid and Manchester City's quarterfinal matchup promises to be an exciting renewal of their long-running Champions League rivalry.
These two teams will now have played each other in three Champions League seasons. In the second leg of the semi-final from last season, City defeated Madrid 4-0 in an attempt to get revenge for their devastating semi-final loss in 2022.
Given that they are flying through the Spanish capital during the first match, City has the benefit of hosting the return leg at home. The Cityzens enter the match fresh off a thrilling back-to-back victory, while Real Madrid rested during the week while Spain watched the Copa del Rey final.
Let’s take a look at the Line-ups ahead of this gigantic clash in the UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid : Lunin; Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
Subs: Kepa, Fran, Militao, Nacho, Modric, Joselu, Vazquez, Ceballos, Garcia, Diaz, Guller
Manchester City: Ortega; Akanji, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Grealish, Foden, Bernardo Silva, Haaland
Subs: Ederson, Carson, Doku, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Gomez, Nunes, Bobb, Susoho, Lewis
Apr 10, 2024 02:53 IST
MAN OF THE MATCH (RMA 3 - MCI 3)
Phil Foden claimed the accolade of the player of the match as his sublime goal topped off an incredible evening at the Santiago Bernabeu. He was the playmaker that City desired in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne from the starting XI and the English midfielder delivered when it mattered the most.
Apr 10, 2024 02:32 IST
STAT OF THE DAY - Rodri's On Fire! (RMA 3 - MCI 3)
It has now been 429 days since Rodri last faced defeat with either Manchester City or his national side, Spain. It would be interesting to see if this run continues when Real Madrid visit the Etihad stadium next week.
Apr 10, 2024 02:28 IST
GOAL OF THE GAME! (RMA 3 - MCI 3)
There were some great goals scored today in the game between Manchester City and Real Madrid. But Phil Foden's strike from just outside of the box seems to be best out of the lot.
Goal -
Apr 10, 2024 02:25 IST
FULL TIME AT THE BERNABEU (RMA 3 - MCI 3)
An amazing night at the Santiago Bernabeu finally comes to a conclusion. Both the teams gave their blood, sweat and tears but Manchester City would be the happier side with this scoreline heading into the second leg at the Etihad stadium.
Apr 10, 2024 02:22 IST
OFF TARGET by Dani Carvajal (RMA 3 - MCI 3) - 89th Minute
Luka Modric takes the short corner and finds Brahim Diaz who lines up a shot which is blocked by the City defenders. Dani Carvajal gets the rebound outside of the box but it sails wide of the goal once again.
Apr 10, 2024 02:18 IST
VINICIUS JR. and Phil Foden Subbed off! (RMA 3 - MCI 3) 86th Minute
The two goalscorers have been subbed off with five minutes of normal time remaining. Julian Alvarez comes in place of Foden, whilst Joselu comes on for Vinicius Jr.
Apr 10, 2024 02:10 IST
BEAUTY FROM FEDERICO VALVERDE! (RMA 3 - MCI 3) - 78th Minute
Vinicius Jr. picks out Fede Valverde at the edge of the box as he strikes it on the volley and finds the bottom left corner of the net. The Bernabeu is rocking once again and expect nothing but a winning goal from their side in this game.
Goal -
Apr 10, 2024 02:04 IST
Madrid make a double swap (RMA 2 - MCI 3) - 72nd Minute
The third goal from the away side has prompted Carlo Ancelotti to move to the bench. Luka Modric and Brahim Diaz come on for Toni Kroos and Rodrygo for the remainder of the game.
Apr 10, 2024 02:03 IST
CITY TAKE THE LEAD AT THE BERNABEU!! (RMA 2 - MCI 3) - 71th Minute
The unlikeliest of the goalscorers gets the third goal as Josko Gvardiol unleashes a strike from outside of the box and once again Lunin did not have any chance to save this as well.
Goal -
Apr 10, 2024 01:58 IST
GOAL!!!!! PHIL FODEN EQUALISES (RMA 2 - MCI 2)
The playmaker from Manchester has continued his great form in front of goal as he equalises for the away side. He found a pocked of space in front of goal and slots the ball in the top left corner leaving the keeper with no chance of saving it.
Apr 10, 2024 01:53 IST
City Attackers test Andriy Lunin (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 60th Minute
Shots from Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva in the last two minutes have put some pressure on the Real Madrid defence. The keeper is able to save both the shots as the away side seems eager to get the all-important equalising goal.
Apr 10, 2024 01:48 IST
Rodri misses clean header!! (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 55th Minute
A well-directed cross from Jack Grealish from a free-kick meets the head of Rodri. However, the midfielder could not keep his header on target as it sails over Lunin's crossbar.
Apr 10, 2024 01:40 IST
OFF Target by Jack Grealish (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 49th Minute
Manchester City are eager to get the equaliser and Jack Grealish takes the shot when he gets the space but it is yet another shot that does not trouble the keeper.
Apr 10, 2024 01:36 IST
Second Half Begins! (RMA 2 - MCI 1)
The second half of this titanic clash at the Santiago Bernabeu begins and the fans anticipate another great 45 minutes of football between these two teams
Apr 10, 2024 01:19 IST
First Half Ends! (RMA 2 - MCI 1)
An exhilirating first half between Manchester City and Real Madrid has come to an end. It was a frantic start to the game which saw three goals inside 14 minutes but after that the game kind of settled down with both teams concious on the defence.
Apr 10, 2024 01:14 IST
SAVE by Stefan Ortega (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 42nd Minute
Another shot from Vinicius Jr. has only been able to find the gloves of the Manchester City Goalkeeper. Both the teams are giving it their all in this game and trying their level best to get an upper hand over the opposition.
Apr 10, 2024 01:06 IST
OFF TARGET by Rodrygo (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 33rd Minute
A shot from Jack Grealish gets blocked which leads to an epic counter from Real Madrid as the two Brazilian attackers combine to head towards the opposition goal. Rodrygo again finds the room to take the shot but it is off target this time around.
Apr 10, 2024 00:58 IST
OFF TARGET by Vinicius Jr. (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 26th Minute
Real Madrid find themselves with bodies in the opposition box and Vinicius Jr. has space to take the shot, howver it turned out to be a wayward effort from the attacker.
Apr 10, 2024 00:52 IST
SAVE! Stefan Ortega (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 19th Minute
Federico Valverde has space to shoot with his left and takes the opportunity at the Manchester City goal but it was an easy save for the keeper.
Apr 10, 2024 00:47 IST
GOAL!!!!!!!! Rodrygo (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 14th Minute
A brilliant pass from Vinicius Jr. sets Rodrygo through on goal. The Brazilian goes past the defence and gets the goal and with two goals in less than 3 minutes, Rodrygo has given the lead to the hosts.
Apr 10, 2024 00:45 IST
OWN GOAL!!!! Ruben Dias (RMA 1 - MCI 1) 12th Minute
Eduardo Camavinga saw the space in front of the box and fancies the opportunity. He takes the shot and the deflection from Ruben Dias helps it into the back of the net.
Apr 10, 2024 00:41 IST
SAVE - Andriy Lunin - 8th Minute
After a chaotic entry into the oppositon box, Erling Haaland took the shot but Lunin was able to save it at his near post. Both teams are giving it their all and tackles are flying one after another in this clash
Apr 10, 2024 00:35 IST
GOAL!!!!!!! Bernardo Silva (RMA 0 - MCI 1) - 2nd Minute
Jack Grealish draws the foul for Manchester City and Bernardo Silva cleverly puts it in from the free-kick which has shell shocked the Santiago Bernanbeu
Apr 10, 2024 00:32 IST
KICK OFF!
It's Kick off time here in Madrid as the Citizens begin the proceedings.
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Tuesday night's first leg of Real Madrid and Manchester City's quarterfinal matchup promises to be an exciting renewal of their long-running Champions League rivalry.
These two teams will now have played each other in three Champions League seasons. In the second leg of the semi-final from last season, City defeated Madrid 4-0 in an attempt to get revenge for their devastating semi-final loss in 2022.
Given that they are flying through the Spanish capital during the first match, City has the benefit of hosting the return leg at home. The Cityzens enter the match fresh off a thrilling back-to-back victory, while Real Madrid rested during the week while Spain watched the Copa del Rey final.
Let’s take a look at the Line-ups ahead of this gigantic clash in the UEFA Champions League.
Real Madrid : Lunin; Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
Subs: Kepa, Fran, Militao, Nacho, Modric, Joselu, Vazquez, Ceballos, Garcia, Diaz, Guller
Manchester City: Ortega; Akanji, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol; Rodri, Kovacic; Grealish, Foden, Bernardo Silva, Haaland
Subs: Ederson, Carson, Doku, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Gomez, Nunes, Bobb, Susoho, Lewis
MAN OF THE MATCH (RMA 3 - MCI 3)
Phil Foden claimed the accolade of the player of the match as his sublime goal topped off an incredible evening at the Santiago Bernabeu. He was the playmaker that City desired in the absence of Kevin de Bruyne from the starting XI and the English midfielder delivered when it mattered the most.
STAT OF THE DAY - Rodri's On Fire! (RMA 3 - MCI 3)
It has now been 429 days since Rodri last faced defeat with either Manchester City or his national side, Spain. It would be interesting to see if this run continues when Real Madrid visit the Etihad stadium next week.
GOAL OF THE GAME! (RMA 3 - MCI 3)
There were some great goals scored today in the game between Manchester City and Real Madrid. But Phil Foden's strike from just outside of the box seems to be best out of the lot.
Goal -
FULL TIME AT THE BERNABEU (RMA 3 - MCI 3)
An amazing night at the Santiago Bernabeu finally comes to a conclusion. Both the teams gave their blood, sweat and tears but Manchester City would be the happier side with this scoreline heading into the second leg at the Etihad stadium.
OFF TARGET by Dani Carvajal (RMA 3 - MCI 3) - 89th Minute
Luka Modric takes the short corner and finds Brahim Diaz who lines up a shot which is blocked by the City defenders. Dani Carvajal gets the rebound outside of the box but it sails wide of the goal once again.
VINICIUS JR. and Phil Foden Subbed off! (RMA 3 - MCI 3) 86th Minute
The two goalscorers have been subbed off with five minutes of normal time remaining. Julian Alvarez comes in place of Foden, whilst Joselu comes on for Vinicius Jr.
BEAUTY FROM FEDERICO VALVERDE! (RMA 3 - MCI 3) - 78th Minute
Vinicius Jr. picks out Fede Valverde at the edge of the box as he strikes it on the volley and finds the bottom left corner of the net. The Bernabeu is rocking once again and expect nothing but a winning goal from their side in this game.
Goal -
Madrid make a double swap (RMA 2 - MCI 3) - 72nd Minute
The third goal from the away side has prompted Carlo Ancelotti to move to the bench. Luka Modric and Brahim Diaz come on for Toni Kroos and Rodrygo for the remainder of the game.
CITY TAKE THE LEAD AT THE BERNABEU!! (RMA 2 - MCI 3) - 71th Minute
The unlikeliest of the goalscorers gets the third goal as Josko Gvardiol unleashes a strike from outside of the box and once again Lunin did not have any chance to save this as well.
Goal -
GOAL!!!!! PHIL FODEN EQUALISES (RMA 2 - MCI 2)
The playmaker from Manchester has continued his great form in front of goal as he equalises for the away side. He found a pocked of space in front of goal and slots the ball in the top left corner leaving the keeper with no chance of saving it.
City Attackers test Andriy Lunin (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 60th Minute
Shots from Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva in the last two minutes have put some pressure on the Real Madrid defence. The keeper is able to save both the shots as the away side seems eager to get the all-important equalising goal.
Rodri misses clean header!! (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 55th Minute
A well-directed cross from Jack Grealish from a free-kick meets the head of Rodri. However, the midfielder could not keep his header on target as it sails over Lunin's crossbar.
OFF Target by Jack Grealish (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 49th Minute
Manchester City are eager to get the equaliser and Jack Grealish takes the shot when he gets the space but it is yet another shot that does not trouble the keeper.
Second Half Begins! (RMA 2 - MCI 1)
The second half of this titanic clash at the Santiago Bernabeu begins and the fans anticipate another great 45 minutes of football between these two teams
First Half Ends! (RMA 2 - MCI 1)
An exhilirating first half between Manchester City and Real Madrid has come to an end. It was a frantic start to the game which saw three goals inside 14 minutes but after that the game kind of settled down with both teams concious on the defence.
SAVE by Stefan Ortega (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 42nd Minute
Another shot from Vinicius Jr. has only been able to find the gloves of the Manchester City Goalkeeper. Both the teams are giving it their all in this game and trying their level best to get an upper hand over the opposition.
OFF TARGET by Rodrygo (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 33rd Minute
A shot from Jack Grealish gets blocked which leads to an epic counter from Real Madrid as the two Brazilian attackers combine to head towards the opposition goal. Rodrygo again finds the room to take the shot but it is off target this time around.
OFF TARGET by Vinicius Jr. (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 26th Minute
Real Madrid find themselves with bodies in the opposition box and Vinicius Jr. has space to take the shot, howver it turned out to be a wayward effort from the attacker.
SAVE! Stefan Ortega (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 19th Minute
Federico Valverde has space to shoot with his left and takes the opportunity at the Manchester City goal but it was an easy save for the keeper.
GOAL!!!!!!!! Rodrygo (RMA 2 - MCI 1) - 14th Minute
A brilliant pass from Vinicius Jr. sets Rodrygo through on goal. The Brazilian goes past the defence and gets the goal and with two goals in less than 3 minutes, Rodrygo has given the lead to the hosts.
OWN GOAL!!!! Ruben Dias (RMA 1 - MCI 1) 12th Minute
Eduardo Camavinga saw the space in front of the box and fancies the opportunity. He takes the shot and the deflection from Ruben Dias helps it into the back of the net.
SAVE - Andriy Lunin - 8th Minute
After a chaotic entry into the oppositon box, Erling Haaland took the shot but Lunin was able to save it at his near post. Both teams are giving it their all and tackles are flying one after another in this clash
GOAL!!!!!!! Bernardo Silva (RMA 0 - MCI 1) - 2nd Minute
Jack Grealish draws the foul for Manchester City and Bernardo Silva cleverly puts it in from the free-kick which has shell shocked the Santiago Bernanbeu
KICK OFF!
It's Kick off time here in Madrid as the Citizens begin the proceedings.