The upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final match between Real Madrid and Manchester City is generating significant anticipation among football enthusiasts. This encounter, taking place at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Tuesday night, marks the ninth occasion that these two sides will meet in European competition. Their head-to-head record is evenly split, with three wins each and two draws. However, recent form favors Manchester City, as they have emerged victorious in three out of the last four encounters. Real Madrid did manage to win their last meeting, securing a dramatic 3-1 victory in last year's semi-final second leg in Spain.
When it comes to away games at Real Madrid, English teams have historically struggled, with only four wins out of 18 matches (alongside four draws and ten losses). Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Manchester City are the English clubs that have tasted victory at the Bernabéu. The last four UEFA Champions League matches between Real Madrid and Manchester City have seen a total of 17 goals, averaging at 4.3 goals per game.
Manchester City enters this semi-final match in exceptional form, currently enjoying a 20-match unbeaten streak in competitive matches (with 17 wins and 3 draws). Their last defeat occurred on February 5th, in a 1-0 away loss to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Real Madrid, under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, recently secured a Copa del Rey final victory against Osasuna with a 2-1 win, courtesy of two goals from Rodrygo. However, their recent form has been inconsistent, with disappointing away losses to Real Sociedad (2-0) and Girona (4-2), bookending a 4-2 home victory over Almeria in La Liga.
For viewers in India, the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City game will kick off at 12:30 AM IST on Wednesday. The match will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and will be broadcasted live on Sony Sports Network, the official broadcaster for the UEFA Champions League season 2022-2023 in India. Football enthusiasts can also stream the game live on SonyLIV, providing an accessible online platform for enjoying the UEFA Champions League matches.
