‘Enormous magnitude of a challenge’ - Spanish media preview Man City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City continue the defence of their Champions League crown on Wednesday evening as they look to overcome Real Madrid for the second time in as many years.

The Spanish giants visit the Etihad Stadium in the 8pm kick-off with the aggregate score locked at 3-3. Goals from Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Josko Gvardiol saw City come away from the Bernabeu with a draw, as they aim to complete the job on their own soil.

It’s a similar situation to last year’s semi-final. After a 1-1 draw away from home, City ran out as comfortable 4-0 winners at the Etihad Stadium to book their place in the final.

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They will be looking for a repeat this time around, with either Arsenal or Bayern Munich awaiting them in the final four. The two teams played out a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium and will kick off at the same time on Wednesday night.

The game against Real Madrid comes after a good weekend for City in the title race. After recording a 5-1 win over Luton Town, Pep Guardiola’s men were able to sit back and watch both Liverpool and Arsenal fall to shock defeats, leaving them in control of the title race.

Concentration now turns back to Champions League matters. Ahead of the game, the Spanish press have been giving their thoughts, with some seemingly trying to pile the pressure on City, here’s what just some had to say.

Spanish outlet SPORT points out Real Madrid’s poor record at the Etihad Stadium, writing: “Thus, the Etihad Stadium will decide the team that qualifies for the Champions League semi-finals. A stadium that, precisely, is