The lucky draw makes Man City must clash with Real Madrid in the quarterfinals of the Champions League. This is the third consecutive season the two teams have clashed with each other. In the previous two seasons they won tickets to go. one more time (the winning team in this match will win the championship afterwards).
Confronting a 14-time champion team Champions League is not an easy challenge for Man City. Coach Pep Guardiola also highly appreciates Real Madrid. Speaking after the draw ceremony, the Spanish teacher said: “It feels like this match has become a tradition. Three years in a row we have to face the king of the Champions League.
Hopefully Man City will be in good form when they face Real Madrid. We still have three weeks to prepare for the first leg in Madrid. When predicting that Man City could face an easy opponent, people underestimated them The remaining opponents.
Of course we don’t need to analyze much to understand how big Real Madrid is in the Champions League meeting Real Madrid is understandable.
I think all opponents are difficult to play. We are excited before each draw because it is a privilege of strong teams. This is a very special tournament.”
In the immediate future, Man City will to the match against Newcastle in the FA Cup quarter-finals tonight. Talking about this opponent, coach Pep Guardiola said: “Since the Arab owners took over and coach Eddie Howe was there, Newcastle has always played closely.
I don’t expect anything special. But we have a great opportunity to play at home with our loving fans. From now until the end of the season, Man City always needs the support of the fans. We really need that in the match Newcastle”.
Man City will enter the match against Newcastle without the services of Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson due to injury. However, Jack Grealish is ready to return after missing the last 6 matches due to a groin injury.
The match between Man City and Newcastle takes place at Etihad Stadium at 00:30 on March 17.
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