Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola expresses his eagerness for the upcoming Champions League fixture against Real Madrid, acknowledging the historical significance and challenges of facing such top-tier opponents. Guardiola reflects on past encounters with Carlo Ancelotti and expresses his admiration for Ancelotti’s success in the competition, with a stated goal of emulating that achievement. Guardiola emphasizes the importance of consistency and bravery in these high-pressure matches and highlights the determination within his squad to retain the Champions League title.

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 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 Manchester City winning the match.​