Man City vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League semifinal: Manchester City and Real Madrid will lock horns again after a 1-1 draw in the previous match. The first leg of the semifinal match ended with both teams in neutral position.

Man City vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League semifinal: Manchester City and Real Madrid will lock horns again after a 1-1 draw in the previous match. The first leg of the semifinal match ended with both teams in neutral position. However, Manchester City has the advantage of playing at Etihad Stadium. Both seek to advance to the UEFA Champions League final. Manchester City's presence in the FA Cup final increases their chances of winning. The team aims to achieve the historic treble and leave a mark in football history. Meanwhile, Real Madrid lost the La Liga trophy to their local rivals Barcelona. Thus, their sole attention is on the Champions League. The two heavyweights, Real Madrid and Manchester City, played out a 1-1 draw at San Tiago Bernabeu in the first leg. Kevin De Bruyne cancelled Vinicus Jr's stunning effort. Furthermore, Manchester City has only lost one of their last five games with Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Man City vs Real Madrid: Match Details The UEFA Champions League semifinal between Manchester City and Real Madrid will take place on May 18, 2023, at 12:30 AM IST. Etihad Stadium will host this most-awaited match. Man City vs Real Madrid: Live Streaming Details How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid live in India? In India, football fans who wish to catch the live match between Man City and Real Madrid can watch it on Sony Sports Network. Sony LIV & Jio TV will also broadcast the match live on their streaming platform. Where can I watch Man City vs Real Madrid match live in the UK? In the United Kingdom, the UEFA Champions League 2023 match between Man City and Real Madrid can be watched live on BT Sport Channel and BT Sport App. How to watch UEFA Champions League match live in the US? CNS Sports Network, CBS, Univision, fuboTV, and Paramount+ will live telecast the Man City vs Real Madrid UEFA Champions League semifinal. Man City vs Real Madrid: Predicted Lineup Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji; De Bruyne, Rodri, B. Silva; Gundogan, Haaland, Grealish Real Madrid: Courtouis; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Valverde, Kroos, Modric; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr. Man City vs Real Madrid: Head-to-head stats Matches: 9 Manchester City: 3 Draws: 3 Real Madrid: 3

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Manchester City will eye European glory under Pep Guardiola as they will face holders Real Madrid in the second leg on Wednesday, May 17 at the Etihad Stadium. After a controversial 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium last week, City will look to book their berth in the final on June 10 where they will face Inter Milan. While City chase European glory, holders Real will be up for the occasion as they try to add their sixth Champions League title in less than a decade.

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<h2>Pep set for revenge?</h2>

Revenge will be on the cards on Wednesday evening knowing, City were eliminated by Real last season after a frantic 6-5 win over two legs. While Pep’s men won the first leg 4-3, they narrowly missed out on the final despite leading the second leg 1-0 until the 89th minute. The wounded English champions have been on a great run recently and are yet to lose a game on home turf in 2023. As things stand, City’s dream of treble is still on but could take heavy dents if they fail to capitalise on their home turf.

<h2>Real look for glory</h2>

Unlike City, Carlo Ancelotti’s side has endured a tough league campaign as they surrendered the league title to arch-rivals Barcelona on Sunday. However, the season could still end on a high as they could lift a double of Copa del Rey and Champions League. Currently, they are hunting for their 15th Champions League title while they will look to win their sixth European title in nine years.

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Carlo Ancelotti will have a full strength side where they will bank on the shoulders of Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr along with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. On the flip side city will have the reliable Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bryune in their ranks as they try to go all the way to the final in Istanbul on June 10.

<h2>Man City v Real Madrid team news</h2>

Man City predicted line-up: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland.

Real Madrid predicted line-up: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Kroos, Camavinga, Modric; Valverde, Vinicius Junior, Benzema.

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Manchester City will eye European glory under Pep Guardiola as they will face holders Real Madrid in the second leg on Wednesday, May 17 at the Etihad Stadium. After a controversial 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium last week, City will look to book their berth in the final on June 10 where they will face Inter Milan.

Manchester City will eye European glory under Pep Guardiola as they will face holders Real Madrid in the second leg on Wednesday, May 17 at the Etihad Stadium. After a controversial 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium last week, City will look to book their berth in the final on June 10 where they will face Inter Milan. While City chase European glory, holders Real will be up for the occasion as they try to add their sixth Champions League title in less than a decade. Manchester. The world is watching 🍿#UCL pic.twitter.com/Y9ri9r5NYW — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) May 17, 2023 × Pep set for revenge? Revenge will be on the cards on Wednesday evening knowing, City were eliminated by Real last season after a frantic 6-5 win over two legs. While Pep’s men won the first leg 4-3, they narrowly missed out on the final despite leading the second leg 1-0 until the 89th minute. The wounded English champions have been on a great run recently and are yet to lose a game on home turf in 2023. As things stand, City’s dream of treble is still on but could take heavy dents if they fail to capitalise on their home turf. Real look for glory Unlike City, Carlo Ancelotti’s side has endured a tough league campaign as they surrendered the league title to arch-rivals Barcelona on Sunday. However, the season could still end on a high as they could lift a double of Copa del Rey and Champions League. Currently, they are hunting for their 15th Champions League title while they will look to win their sixth European title in nine years. ALSO READ | People feel they have the power to comment or say what they want: KL Rahul hits back at online trolls Carlo Ancelotti will have a full strength side where they will bank on the shoulders of Karim Benzema, Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr along with Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. On the flip side city will have the reliable Erling Haaland and Kevin de Bryune in their ranks as they try to go all the way to the final in Istanbul on June 10. Man City v Real Madrid team news Man City predicted line-up: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland. Real Madrid predicted line-up: Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Rudiger, Alaba; Kroos, Camavinga, Modric; Valverde, Vinicius Junior, Benzema. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Champions League: Man City chase European glory as defending champions Real Madrid plot Istanbul date

Manchester City will be "unstoppable" at home when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, winger Jack Grealish said. City earned a 1-1 draw in the first leg in the Spanish capital on Tuesday after Kevin De Bruyne's stunning low strike cancelled out Vinicius Jr's opener for Real.

The reigning Premier League champions are unbeaten at home since November and will hope to stretch that record in the second leg on May 17. "At the Etihad, we feel unstoppable," Grealish told BT Sport. "We came here (at the Bernabeu) to try to win, but it shows our character to go a goal down in a place like this.

"In the end, I think it was a fair result. They had their chances, we had a few." City are chasing the treble, having booked their berth in the FA Cup final and leading the league standings by one point with four games left.

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Grealish said the team "learned so much" since they were knocked out by Real in the Champions League semi-finals last season. "We have a new team this year, different players... We have the perfect balance of experience and world-class youngsters," the England international added.

Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said the second leg will be like a "final" for the Spanish side, who are record 14-times Champions League winners. "Next week will be like a final, and we are quite good at winning finals," Courtois said. "Hopefully we can mentalise it like that even though it is at City and it will be tough for us."

Manchester City will be "unstoppable" at home when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, winger Jack Grealish said. City earned a 1-1 draw in the first leg in the Spanish capital on Tuesday after Kevin De Bruyne's stunning low strike cancelled out Vinicius Jr's opener for Real.

Manchester City will be "unstoppable" at home when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, winger Jack Grealish said. City earned a 1-1 draw in the first leg in the Spanish capital on Tuesday after Kevin De Bruyne's stunning low strike cancelled out Vinicius Jr's opener for Real. The reigning Premier League champions are unbeaten at home since November and will hope to stretch that record in the second leg on May 17. "At the Etihad, we feel unstoppable," Grealish told BT Sport. "We came here (at the Bernabeu) to try to win, but it shows our character to go a goal down in a place like this. "In the end, I think it was a fair result. They had their chances, we had a few." City are chasing the treble, having booked their berth in the FA Cup final and leading the league standings by one point with four games left. Also Read: De Bruyne rocket leaves Man City and Madrid level Grealish said the team "learned so much" since they were knocked out by Real in the Champions League semi-finals last season. "We have a new team this year, different players... We have the perfect balance of experience and world-class youngsters," the England international added. Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said the second leg will be like a "final" for the Spanish side, who are record 14-times Champions League winners. "Next week will be like a final, and we are quite good at winning finals," Courtois said. "Hopefully we can mentalise it like that even though it is at City and it will be tough for us."

UCL: Manchester City will be 'unstoppable' at home against Real Madrid, says winger Jack Grealish

David Silva will not get the send-off he deserves in his final home appearance for Manchester City against Real Madrid at an empty Etihad but a fairytale ending could still be in store for the "Magician".

Silva has won 11 domestic trophies in his golden decade in Manchester and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League's finest imports.

But despite City's domestic supremacy they have yet to get their hands on the Champions League trophy.

The 34-year-old Spaniard was one of the first star names to join the Abu-Dhabi-backed revolution in Manchester.

Now he has a final shot at the one major trophy missing from his impressive collection, which includes winners' medals with Spain from the World Cup and two European championships.

City, who have never been crowned European champions, on Friday host 13-time winners Madrid, leading 2-1 after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in February.

The winners will progress to the latter stages of the competition, scheduled to take place in Lisbon later this month.

Kevin De Bruyne, who has had the joy of playing alongside Silva for the past five years, says his teammate will leave a huge hole when he leaves the Etihad.

"He is going to be a big miss," said the Belgium midfielder. "It would be great if we could win the Champions League so it could end well for him."

De Bruyne believes Silva is one of the best players to have graced the Premier League.

"You can always debate who is (number) one but when you play with him you can appreciate what he does day-in, day-out," he said.

<h2>- Special player -</h2>

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City boss Pep Guardiola coached Lionel Messi and Silva's long-time international teammates Andres Iniesta and Xavi at Barcelona but claims "in small spaces, in the pockets, I never saw a player like him (Silva)".

Finishing the job against Madrid would be particularly sweet for a player who rarely received the same fanfare as players such as Xavi, Iniesta and Sergio Ramos in his homeland for Spain's three international tournament triumphs between 2008 and 2012.

Silva is the fourth-highest goalscorer in Spain's history and sixth for all-time appearances, but his decision to join City rather than make the move to Madrid or Barcelona when leaving Valencia a decade ago made him easier to overlook for many in Spain.

"If he had gone to Barcelona everyone would be saying he is one of the best players in the world," said Roberto Mancini, City manager when Silva arrived in Manchester.

Silva's selfless style and quiet demeanour have also contributed to a lack of individual awards but he has always been appreciated by his teammates.

“He’s someone who doesn’t talk much, but he leads by example," added Guardiola. "He is such a competitor."

Although City may now be more reliant on De Bruyne's brilliance than Silva's skill, the Spaniard's experience of winning some of the game's biggest prizes could be crucial against a side boasting a host of four-time Champions League winners.

Since football's restart in June, City have won all eight games in which they have scored the first goal by a combined score of 33-1, including a 4-0 rout of Liverpool, but have lost all three when they conceded first.

Two away goals in Madrid mean there is no onus on City to open themselves up and expose a shaky defence, which cost them nine defeats and their Premier League crown.

It is not Guardiola's way to defend with men behind the ball, but they can protect themselves by keeping possession.

There are few better at that than Silva and City need one more masterclass before he draws the curtain on his time in Manchester.

David Silva will not get the send-off he deserves in his final home appearance for Manchester City against Real Madrid at an empty Etihad but a fairytale ending could still be in store for the "Magician".

David Silva will not get the send-off he deserves in his final home appearance for Manchester City against Real Madrid at an empty Etihad but a fairytale ending could still be in store for the "Magician". Silva has won 11 domestic trophies in his golden decade in Manchester and is widely regarded as one of the Premier League's finest imports. But despite City's domestic supremacy they have yet to get their hands on the Champions League trophy. The 34-year-old Spaniard was one of the first star names to join the Abu-Dhabi-backed revolution in Manchester. Now he has a final shot at the one major trophy missing from his impressive collection, which includes winners' medals with Spain from the World Cup and two European championships. City, who have never been crowned European champions, on Friday host 13-time winners Madrid, leading 2-1 after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie in February. The winners will progress to the latter stages of the competition, scheduled to take place in Lisbon later this month. Kevin De Bruyne, who has had the joy of playing alongside Silva for the past five years, says his teammate will leave a huge hole when he leaves the Etihad. "He is going to be a big miss," said the Belgium midfielder. "It would be great if we could win the Champions League so it could end well for him." De Bruyne believes Silva is one of the best players to have graced the Premier League. "You can always debate who is (number) one but when you play with him you can appreciate what he does day-in, day-out," he said. - Special player - City boss Pep Guardiola coached Lionel Messi and Silva's long-time international teammates Andres Iniesta and Xavi at Barcelona but claims "in small spaces, in the pockets, I never saw a player like him (Silva)". Finishing the job against Madrid would be particularly sweet for a player who rarely received the same fanfare as players such as Xavi, Iniesta and Sergio Ramos in his homeland for Spain's three international tournament triumphs between 2008 and 2012. Silva is the fourth-highest goalscorer in Spain's history and sixth for all-time appearances, but his decision to join City rather than make the move to Madrid or Barcelona when leaving Valencia a decade ago made him easier to overlook for many in Spain. "If he had gone to Barcelona everyone would be saying he is one of the best players in the world," said Roberto Mancini, City manager when Silva arrived in Manchester. Silva's selfless style and quiet demeanour have also contributed to a lack of individual awards but he has always been appreciated by his teammates. “He’s someone who doesn’t talk much, but he leads by example," added Guardiola. "He is such a competitor." Although City may now be more reliant on De Bruyne's brilliance than Silva's skill, the Spaniard's experience of winning some of the game's biggest prizes could be crucial against a side boasting a host of four-time Champions League winners. Since football's restart in June, City have won all eight games in which they have scored the first goal by a combined score of 33-1, including a 4-0 rout of Liverpool, but have lost all three when they conceded first. Two away goals in Madrid mean there is no onus on City to open themselves up and expose a shaky defence, which cost them nine defeats and their Premier League crown. It is not Guardiola's way to defend with men behind the ball, but they can protect themselves by keeping possession. There are few better at that than Silva and City need one more masterclass before he draws the curtain on his time in Manchester.

Silva has last shot at European glory before Man City goodbye

Real Madrid would love nothing more than for Eden Hazard to burst into life against Manchester City on Friday but their march to the La Liga title has shown they know very well how to win without him.&nbsp;

Faced with the challenge of overturning a 2-1 first-leg defeat in February, a lesser Madrid might have been looking to Hazard for inspiration as they try to shock Pep Guardiola's side and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.&nbsp;

"We know we have to go there and win," said Zinedine Zidane after the first leg.

Back in England, where he forged his reputation as one of the world's most lethal attackers, and up against arguably the favourites to win the tournament, the stage is set again for Hazard to rescue what has been a nightmare opening year in Spain.&nbsp;

Yet few are billing this as a duel between Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne, Belgium's two brightest talents, or tieing Madrid's progress to the mast of a decisive Hazard intervention, the like of which Madrid's fans are yet to witness this season.&nbsp;

"We know the team wins with Eden," said Zidane in February. "That's why we signed him, he's a great player."

But the team have won without him too. The reality is Madrid have learned not to miss the player they signed for 100 million euros last year and who said at his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu he wanted to become the club's next Galactico.&nbsp;

There is still time, but Hazard's Madrid career so far has been a series of setbacks and comebacks, with only glimpses in between of those mazey runs, surges of acceleration or goals. In 21 appearances, Hazard has scored only once this season.&nbsp;

He may not be fully fit on Friday given the 11 games since La Liga resumed saw Hazard start some games, come off early in others and miss a handful altogether.&nbsp;

He was absent from the pictures published by the club on Wednesday of the morning's training session at Valdebebas.

Zidane has been vague on the 29-year-old's fitness issues but what is clear is the operation in March does not appear to have completely fixed his troublesome right ankle.&nbsp;

When he has been fit enough to play, Hazard has struck an unmissable chemistry with Karim Benzema and their promising partnership could wreak havoc in City's creaky backline or, further ahead, take Madrid to another level next term.&nbsp;

Zidane has admitted his team's La Liga success was built almost entirely on their defence but there is room for improvement up front, where Benzema's brilliant form has often made up for a lack of fluency and chances.&nbsp;

“Even as someone who prefers exciting, attacking football, the defence is the most important thing right now,” Zidane said last month.

In that sense, Madrid's strengths are far more threatened in Manchester by the absence of the suspended Sergio Ramos than they would be boosted by the return of Hazard, who could be kept on the bench if the conservative Zidane prefers a late push to all-out attack from the start.&nbsp;

There would be no better moment for peak Hazard to emerge but this is not the Madrid he joined last year, desperate and dead on their feet, at the end of a chastening season without silverware and without encouragement.&nbsp;

Zidane has led the transformation and he maintains complete faith, at least in public, that Hazard will come good at Madrid eventually. For now at least, it is more hope than expectation.&nbsp;

Real Madrid would love nothing more than for Eden Hazard to burst into life against Manchester City on Friday but their march to the La Liga title has shown they know very well how to win without him.

Real Madrid would love nothing more than for Eden Hazard to burst into life against Manchester City on Friday but their march to the La Liga title has shown they know very well how to win without him. Faced with the challenge of overturning a 2-1 first-leg defeat in February, a lesser Madrid might have been looking to Hazard for inspiration as they try to shock Pep Guardiola's side and reach the Champions League quarter-finals. "We know we have to go there and win," said Zinedine Zidane after the first leg. Back in England, where he forged his reputation as one of the world's most lethal attackers, and up against arguably the favourites to win the tournament, the stage is set again for Hazard to rescue what has been a nightmare opening year in Spain. Yet few are billing this as a duel between Hazard and Kevin de Bruyne, Belgium's two brightest talents, or tieing Madrid's progress to the mast of a decisive Hazard intervention, the like of which Madrid's fans are yet to witness this season. "We know the team wins with Eden," said Zidane in February. "That's why we signed him, he's a great player." But the team have won without him too. The reality is Madrid have learned not to miss the player they signed for 100 million euros last year and who said at his unveiling at the Santiago Bernabeu he wanted to become the club's next Galactico. There is still time, but Hazard's Madrid career so far has been a series of setbacks and comebacks, with only glimpses in between of those mazey runs, surges of acceleration or goals. In 21 appearances, Hazard has scored only once this season. He may not be fully fit on Friday given the 11 games since La Liga resumed saw Hazard start some games, come off early in others and miss a handful altogether. He was absent from the pictures published by the club on Wednesday of the morning's training session at Valdebebas. Zidane has been vague on the 29-year-old's fitness issues but what is clear is the operation in March does not appear to have completely fixed his troublesome right ankle. When he has been fit enough to play, Hazard has struck an unmissable chemistry with Karim Benzema and their promising partnership could wreak havoc in City's creaky backline or, further ahead, take Madrid to another level next term. Zidane has admitted his team's La Liga success was built almost entirely on their defence but there is room for improvement up front, where Benzema's brilliant form has often made up for a lack of fluency and chances. “Even as someone who prefers exciting, attacking football, the defence is the most important thing right now,” Zidane said last month. In that sense, Madrid's strengths are far more threatened in Manchester by the absence of the suspended Sergio Ramos than they would be boosted by the return of Hazard, who could be kept on the bench if the conservative Zidane prefers a late push to all-out attack from the start. There would be no better moment for peak Hazard to emerge but this is not the Madrid he joined last year, desperate and dead on their feet, at the end of a chastening season without silverware and without encouragement. Zidane has led the transformation and he maintains complete faith, at least in public, that Hazard will come good at Madrid eventually. For now at least, it is more hope than expectation.

Another chance for Hazard but Madrid can beat City without him

Ahead of the much-awaited round of 16 second-leg encounter, Manchester City defender Aymerrric Laporte has said that the Blues have unfinished business in the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/uefa-champions-league">UEFA Champions League</a> while adding that the coveted trophy is the missing piece from the club’s growing silverware collection.

Man City have dominated English football in the last decade and more so after Pep Guardiola took the charge as manager of the club. However, they finished second to Liverpool in the Premier League this season and are yet to add the Champions League to their trophy cabinet.

“City have unfinished business in the Champions League, we have been talking about it for a long time, it’s the thing we are missing,” Laporte told Spanish newspaper AS on Thursday.

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“Last year we won four trophies in the same season but couldn’t win the Champions League, so if it’s our turn this year, perfect.”

<h2>Man City have all the ingredients to do great things: Laporte</h2>

Manchester City were knocked out from the quarter-finals in 2019 on away goals after VAR ruled out a last-gasp winner. In 2017, they were beaten on away goals by AS Monaco in the last 16.&nbsp;

“I don’t know what we’ve been doing wrong as the team has been the same in the last few years. Away goals have been key. Last year Tottenham scored the same number of goals as us but eliminated us,” added Laporte.

“We have all the ingredients to do great things. The team is really up for it, we don’t have to change much, we just need a little more luck. We have lacked that final spark which I’m sure we’ll find soon.”

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Man City have a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid ahead of Friday’s second-leg tie at the Etihad Stadium and will be without ace striker Sergio Aguero. Whereas, the Spanish outfit will be missing skipper Sergio Ramos, who was sent off in the first-leg.&nbsp;

“Everyone knows Aguero, he’s an important player to be missing just like theirs. All the goals that he has scored and the career he’s had since he was young speak for themselves,” added Laporte.

“He’s one of the best strikers I’ve ever seen but we believe in our other team mates. Sergio Ramos is also a very important player but we want to show that we can play better than them.” 
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Ahead of the much-awaited round of 16 second-leg encounter, Manchester City defender Aymerrric Laporte has said that the Blues have unfinished business in the UEFA Champions League while adding that the coveted trophy is the missing piece from the club’s growing silverware collection.

Ahead of the much-awaited round of 16 second-leg encounter, Manchester City defender Aymerrric Laporte has said that the Blues have unfinished business in the UEFA Champions League while adding that the coveted trophy is the missing piece from the club’s growing silverware collection. Man City have dominated English football in the last decade and more so after Pep Guardiola took the charge as manager of the club. However, they finished second to Liverpool in the Premier League this season and are yet to add the Champions League to their trophy cabinet. “City have unfinished business in the Champions League, we have been talking about it for a long time, it’s the thing we are missing,” Laporte told Spanish newspaper AS on Thursday. ALSO READ: UEFA Champions League and Europa League: Fixtures, timings of remaining Round of 16 matches “Last year we won four trophies in the same season but couldn’t win the Champions League, so if it’s our turn this year, perfect.” Man City have all the ingredients to do great things: Laporte Manchester City were knocked out from the quarter-finals in 2019 on away goals after VAR ruled out a last-gasp winner. In 2017, they were beaten on away goals by AS Monaco in the last 16. “I don’t know what we’ve been doing wrong as the team has been the same in the last few years. Away goals have been key. Last year Tottenham scored the same number of goals as us but eliminated us,” added Laporte. “We have all the ingredients to do great things. The team is really up for it, we don’t have to change much, we just need a little more luck. We have lacked that final spark which I’m sure we’ll find soon.” ALSO READ: Travel restrictions may force football clubs to forfeit European games next season Man City have a 2-1 lead over Real Madrid ahead of Friday’s second-leg tie at the Etihad Stadium and will be without ace striker Sergio Aguero. Whereas, the Spanish outfit will be missing skipper Sergio Ramos, who was sent off in the first-leg. “Everyone knows Aguero, he’s an important player to be missing just like theirs. All the goals that he has scored and the career he’s had since he was young speak for themselves,” added Laporte. “He’s one of the best strikers I’ve ever seen but we believe in our other team mates. Sergio Ramos is also a very important player but we want to show that we can play better than them.”

Manchester City have unfinished business in the Champions League: Aymeric Laporte

UEFA says it is confident that Real Madrid’s <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/uefa-champions-league">Champions League</a> second-leg match against Manchester City, scheduled to be played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester next week, will go ahead as planned despite one player of the Spanish side testing positive for COVID-19.

Real Madrid on Tuesday confirmed that forward Mariano Diaz had tested positive for the virus, casting fresh doubts on the much-awaited tie, scheduled for August 8 in Manchester.

“UEFA is in contact with the club and monitoring both the situation and decisions of the relevant Spanish authorities,” UEFA said in a statement.&nbsp;

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“We are confident that this case will not affect the regular staging of the match in question.”

Real Madrid trail Man City 2-1 from the first leg of their round of 16 encounter before the tournament was suspended in March due to coronavirus outbreak.

Meanwhile, Spain has seen a spike in COVID-19 positives with thousands of new cases being reported on daily basis, taking its tally up to over 298,000 cases.

While Mariano’s participation in the tie is highly unlikely as he would be self-isolating himself, Man City’s Sergio Aguero is also a major doubt for the clash after undergoing a surgery.

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After the completion of the remaining round of 16 matches, the ‘Final-8’ of the tournament will be played in Lisbon, Portugal in a bid to keep the logistical issues to minimum.&nbsp;

Liverpool are the defending champions but were knocked out by Atletico Madrid as Europe’s elite competition will witness a new champion this time. 
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UEFA says it is confident that Real Madrid’s Champions League second-leg match against Manchester City, scheduled to be played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester next week, will go ahead as planned despite one player of the Spanish side testing positive for COVID-19.

UEFA says it is confident that Real Madrid’s Champions League second-leg match against Manchester City, scheduled to be played at Etihad Stadium in Manchester next week, will go ahead as planned despite one player of the Spanish side testing positive for COVID-19. Real Madrid on Tuesday confirmed that forward Mariano Diaz had tested positive for the virus, casting fresh doubts on the much-awaited tie, scheduled for August 8 in Manchester. “UEFA is in contact with the club and monitoring both the situation and decisions of the relevant Spanish authorities,” UEFA said in a statement. ALSO READ: No evidence Man City broke FFP rules but they failed to cooperate - CAS “We are confident that this case will not affect the regular staging of the match in question.” Real Madrid trail Man City 2-1 from the first leg of their round of 16 encounter before the tournament was suspended in March due to coronavirus outbreak. Meanwhile, Spain has seen a spike in COVID-19 positives with thousands of new cases being reported on daily basis, taking its tally up to over 298,000 cases. While Mariano’s participation in the tie is highly unlikely as he would be self-isolating himself, Man City’s Sergio Aguero is also a major doubt for the clash after undergoing a surgery. ALSO READ: Lionel Messi not retiring anytime soon, will play 2022 World Cup: Xavi After the completion of the remaining round of 16 matches, the ‘Final-8’ of the tournament will be played in Lisbon, Portugal in a bid to keep the logistical issues to minimum. Liverpool are the defending champions but were knocked out by Atletico Madrid as Europe’s elite competition will witness a new champion this time.

UEFA confident positive coronavirus test won't affect Man City-Real Madrid tie

Pep Guardiola's masterclass on Spanish grounds ensures Manchester City's emphatic victory over Real Madrid in Santiago Bernabeu.

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Kevin De Bruyne's penalty sealed off a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Champions League.

Manchester City was the better team on pitch during the match and missed a big chance in the 21st minute after Kevin De Bruyne, and Jesus failed to go past Courtois but conceded a goal struck by Isco in the 60th Minute.

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Gabriel Jesus scored an equaliser in the 78th minute after hitting the ball from 12 yards after Carvajal brought down substitute Raheem Sterling.

Kevin De Bruyne's 83rd-minute penalty sealed a comeback win for Manchester City.

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Manchester City is probably playing their final European Cup before being banned for two years and they are making the most of it.

Guardiola, with just one year remaining on his contract, will look forward to winning the Champions League with the English side.

Real Madrid was on the back foot right from the beginning. They hit 9 shots (3 on target), whereas, Man City struck 16 shots out of which they had 8 on target.

Manchester held 52 per cent of the possession whereas 48 was held by Real Madrid. Sergio Ramos was sent off after a desperate attempt on Gabriel by the Madrid captain to avoid another goal.

Sergio Ramos' red card has Real Madrid worried for the reverse fixture.

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Pep Guardiola's masterclass on Spanish grounds ensures Manchester City's emphatic victory over Real Madrid in Santiago Bernabeu. Also read: Champions League: Lyon stun Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus in the first leg fixture Kevin De Bruyne's penalty sealed off a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Champions League.

Pep Guardiola's masterclass on Spanish grounds ensures Manchester City's emphatic victory over Real Madrid in Santiago Bernabeu. Also read: Champions League: Lyon stun Cristiano Ronaldo's Juventus in the first leg fixture Kevin De Bruyne's penalty sealed off a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the Round of 16 in the Champions League. Manchester City was the better team on pitch during the match and missed a big chance in the 21st minute after Kevin De Bruyne, and Jesus failed to go past Courtois but conceded a goal struck by Isco in the 60th Minute. 🔵 Manchester City have beaten Real Madrid for the first time in their history 💪#UCL pic.twitter.com/cw0eVart0E — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 26, 2020 × Gabriel Jesus scored an equaliser in the 78th minute after hitting the ball from 12 yards after Carvajal brought down substitute Raheem Sterling. Kevin De Bruyne's 83rd-minute penalty sealed a comeback win for Manchester City. 🔵 Comeback! Gabriel Jesus & Kevin De Bruyne inspire turnaround in Madrid ⚽️⚽️ pic.twitter.com/0AFdGk9dxv — UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) February 26, 2020 × Manchester City is probably playing their final European Cup before being banned for two years and they are making the most of it. Guardiola, with just one year remaining on his contract, will look forward to winning the Champions League with the English side. Real Madrid was on the back foot right from the beginning. They hit 9 shots (3 on target), whereas, Man City struck 16 shots out of which they had 8 on target. Manchester held 52 per cent of the possession whereas 48 was held by Real Madrid. Sergio Ramos was sent off after a desperate attempt on Gabriel by the Madrid captain to avoid another goal. Sergio Ramos' red card has Real Madrid worried for the reverse fixture.

Champions League: Guardiola's masterclass ensures Man City comeback against Real Madrid