UEFA Champions League – Real Madrid vs Man City - Preview, Predicted Teams, Live Streaming Information, How to Watch Online

After being treated to an absolute spectacle of a first leg, recently crowned La Liga champions Real Madrid take on Premier League leaders Manchester City for a place in the Champions League final.

Pep Guardiola’s side will feel somewhat aggrieved to only take a one-goal advantage into the second leg, knowing full well that European heavyweights Real Madrid are capable of overturning deficits in the knockout stages.

On the balance of play, Real Madrid were fortunate to come out of their first leg clash at the Etihad with a fighting chance of progressing to the final.

Karim Benzema continued his imperious form by notching a brilliant brace. His first goal, an instinctive first time volley, was nothing more than a half chance for most strikers. His second, a truly stunning panenka to bounce back from two penalty misses in the match prior against Osasuna.

Vinicius Junior, another player enjoying a sparkling season with Los Blancos, scored a fine individual goal after getting the better of Fernandinho on the halfway line and utilising his blistering pace in an emphatic solo effort.

Real Madrid may have overturned a one-goal deficit against early tournament favourites PSG to progress from the last-16, however, the capital outfit have never reached the final after losing the first leg of a semi-final.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side, fresh off the back of a 35th La Liga title, will enter the clash with optimism despite their defeat to last season’s European champions Chelsea in their last Bernabeu clash against English opposition. While the defeat proved insignificant to Real’s eventual qualification, they will need to put in a performance of significantly higher quality if they are to overcome Guardiola’s side.