The quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League are upon us as the remaining eight clubs attempt to make a push for the latter stages of the competition. While there are certainly a few favourites that stand out, every single team left in the running will fancy their chances. Today, we’ll be taking a look at this week’s first leg clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Manchester City Form GuideManchester City are the reigning champions of Europe and England, and there’s every reason to believe they can go all the way once again. Pep Guardiola knows what it takes to win at this level and they’ve proven that they can beat just about anyone put in front of them. In a tie like this, over the course of two legs, they have more than enough quality needed to get over the finish line.
In so many ways, the argument could be made that City deserved to beat Real in the first leg of this quarter-final tie. Alas, when you’ve got two teams as good as this in the final third, you can expect some fireworks. That’s exactly what we got, with the final result of their previous clash being 3-3.
Real Madrid Form GuideReal Madrid are the biggest club in the world and they are easily the most successful team to ever take part in the European Cup. They have built the kind of legacy for themselves that cannot be explained in one or two sentences, which is what makes them so special. Now, with a new crop of stars, they’re ready to try and make it all the way once again.
In so many ways, the argument could be made that City deserved to beat Real in the first leg of this quarter-final tie. Alas, when you’ve got two teams as good as this in the final third, you can expect some fireworks. That’s exactly what we got, with the final result of their previous clash being 3-3.
Match PredictionThe fact that this game is taking place at the Etihad is huge for the hosts as they prepare for arguably their toughest test of the season. We’re expecting to see a really fun back and forth affair, but in the end, there can only be one winner - and we think that’s going to be Manchester City.
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