‘We are reaching the Real Madrid zone’ – View from Spain on Champions League semi-final against Manchester City

It’s that time of the year. The trees are back in bloom, small ducklings and goslings are taking their first steps into the world. And Real Madrid are in the business end of the Champions League.

Ad/> For the tenth time in the last 12 years Real Madrid are preparing for a Champions League semi-final clash. FootballRudiger agrees four-year Real Madrid contract after Chelsea's 'hands tied' – reports2 HOURS AGO This time around they will play English champions Manchester City in what should be a fascinating clash. Whilst City are locked in a tense battle for the Premier League title with Liverpool, Real are cantering to the Spanish championship and only need to avoid defeat at the weekend against Espanyol to secure the title.

Rudiger agrees four-year Real Madrid contract after Chelsea's 'hands tied' – reports Pochettino set to leave PSG — report Lewandowski on Bayern future: 'The situation is not that easy for me' Real had the weekend off too, they haven’t played since the mid-week clash with Osasuna last Wednesday, which they won 3-1. City are on a brutal run of midweek matches, already at seven matches for the month of April with two still to come. They have won their last two matches (against Brighton and Watford) after being knocked out of the FA Cup by Liverpool.

Ahead of the game we got in touch with Agustin Galan from Eurosport Spain to see what the situation is with Real Madrid and any team news. Are Real in their best form of the season? “We are reaching the Real Madrid zone,” says Galan. “Their 35th La Liga title is just a matter of time and they can focus exclusively in the Champions League, which is good for a team specialized in the European competition.