Manchester City vs. Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Second Leg
Wednesday, May 17th, 2023
Kick-off Time: 8:00 PM
Manchester City will welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad Stadium in the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final second leg on Wednesday, May 17th. All the information for this match can be found below.
Manchester City will be looking to maintain their lead after a 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the semi-final at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium last week.
Pep Guardiola's team took the lead in the first half through Kevin De Bruyne, but Real Madrid fought back to equalize through Rodrygo before halftime. In the second half, Manchester City retook the lead through Phil Foden, but Real Madrid substitute Karim Benzema leveled the tie with a stunning goal in the 82nd minute.
Manchester City will be confident of getting the result they need at home, but Real Madrid will be no pushovers. The Spanish giants have a wealth of experience in this competition and have already overcome some tough opponents to reach the semi-finals.
Team News
Manchester City will be without John Stones and Ruben Dias, who are both out injured. Fernandinho is also a doubt, but Rodri is expected to be fit to start.
Real Madrid will be without Sergio Ramos, who is suspended. Dani Carvajal and Ferland Mendy are also doubts, but Karim Benzema is expected to be fit to start.
Stats and Form
Manchester City have won their last five matches in all competitions, including a 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of the semi-finals.
Real Madrid have won their last three matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 win over Osasuna in La Liga at the weekend.
Manchester City have won seven of their last eight matches against Real Madrid in all competitions.
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