Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: Quarterfinal Preview
Matchup Overview
Quarterfinals: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in a highly anticipated quarterfinal matchup in the UEFA Champions League. Both teams come into the match with impressive form, and a place in the semifinals is at stake.
Stats and Form
Real Madrid are the reigning La Liga champions and are currently second in the standings this season. They have won five of their last six matches in all competitions, with their only defeat coming against Barcelona in the Copa del Rey.
Manchester City are the reigning Premier League champions and are currently first in the standings this season. They have won nine of their last ten matches in all competitions, with their only defeat coming against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
History
Real Madrid and Manchester City have met twice before in the Champions League, with both matches ending in draws. The first match was a 1-1 draw in the 2019-2020 season, and the second match was a 2-2 draw in the 2021-2022 season.
Key Players
Real Madrid will be led by Karim Benzema, who is the team's leading scorer this season with 27 goals in all competitions. Manchester City will be led by Erling Haaland, who is the team's leading scorer this season with 32 goals in all competitions.
Match Information
The first leg of the quarterfinal matchup will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on April 14, 2024, with the second leg to be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester on April 21, 2024.
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