Man City and Real Madrid's Tight Head-to-Head Record
A History of Close Battles
Manchester City and Real Madrid's head-to-head record is suitably tight, considering their recent Champions League quarter-final first leg. The two sides have met eight times in the competition, with the Spanish giants holding a slight edge with three wins to City's two. There have also been three draws.
Last Week's Draw
Last week's first leg finished 1-1, with Riyad Mahrez's stunner canceled out by Vinicius Jr.'s header. The result leaves the tie finely poised heading into the second leg at the Bernabeu.
Dzeko's Goal Gives City Hope
In last week's first leg, Edin Dzeko gave City the lead, only for Real to come back with two goals in the last eight minutes. Karim Benzema equalized with a towering header, and Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winner with a stunning left-footed strike.
Despite the defeat, City will take heart from their performance in the second half. They created several chances and could have easily won the game had they been more clinical in front of goal.
Real's Late Show
Real's win was their fifth in a row in all competitions and extended their unbeaten run to 12 games. The Spanish giants have been in impressive form lately, and they will be confident of progressing to the semi-finals.
Second Leg Preview
The second leg of the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City will be played on Wednesday, April 12th, at the Bernabeu. The game is scheduled to start at 8 pm CET.
City will need to score at least twice at the Bernabeu to reach the semi-finals. However, Real are known for their resilience at home, and they will be difficult to break down.
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