In the pre-match press conference before the Champions League quarter-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City, Pep Guardiola addressed various topics with English-speaking media. He spoke about his history with Real Madrid, expressing admiration for Jude Bellingham’s development and acknowledging the challenge of missing Kyle Walker. Guardiola also responded to Carlo Ancelotti’s comments about Real Madrid’s lack of personality, expressing his disagreement and reflecting on his experiences at Barcelona and in different leagues. Guardiola emphasized the importance of performing well in both legs and expressed confidence in his team’s ability to adapt to new challenges despite the absence of key defenders. He also acknowledged the significance of playing at the Santiago Bernabeu and the importance of not speculating too much in the first leg.

Manchester City performance and stats

Manchester City is currently 1st in the Champions League with 18 points.

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 18 goals and conceding 7.​

Manchester City will play the next match in Champions League against Real Madrid on Tuesday 9th of April in Madrid. The prediction is Real Madrid or Manchester City winning the match.​

Real Madrid performance and stats

Real Madrid is currently 1st in the Champions League with 18 points.

In the last 8 games, it has won 7 times and drawn once. In its last match, Real Madrid drawn 1-1 against RB Leipzig.​​

It has a positive goal difference after scoring 16 goals and conceding 7.​

Real Madrid will play the next match in Champions League against Manchester City on Tuesday 9th of April in Madrid. The prediction is Real Madrid or Manchester City winning the match.​