Real Madrid and Manchester City Set for Champions League Semi-finals Showdown
First Leg Kicks Off on April 7th
WEB | by Oliver Thomas, Senior Reporter | April 7, 2024
Headline: Man City and Real Madrid's Head-to-Head Continues
In a repeat of last year's thrilling Champions League semi-finals, Real Madrid and Manchester City will once again face off for a place in the final. The first leg will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on April 7th, with the second leg taking place at the Etihad Stadium on April 26th.
A Clash of Titans
Both teams have been in excellent form this season and will be confident of reaching the Champions League final. Real Madrid have won the competition a record 14 times and will be looking to add to their tally.
Manchester City, meanwhile, are bidding to win their second Champions League title in three seasons after their triumph in 2022. They have been in impressive form under Pep Guardiola, winning the Premier League title last season and currently leading the standings again this year.
A Thrilling Match-up
The first leg in Madrid is expected to be a close and competitive affair. Both teams possess attacking firepower and will be looking to take an advantage into the second leg.
Real Madrid will be looking to Karim Benzema to lead the line, while Manchester City will hope for Erling Haaland to continue his goalscoring form. The outcome of the first leg could have a major bearing on the destination of the Champions League trophy.
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