Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti expresses excitement for the upcoming Champions League match against Manchester City, describing it as a significant and explosive contest. Ancelotti emphasizes the importance of competing, defending well, and capitalizing on counter-attacks against Manchester City.

Reflecting on the first leg, Ancelotti acknowledges missed opportunities to score more goals but emphasizes the historic importance of Real Madrid in the Champions League and the responsibility to continue winning. The team has moved past last year’s defeat and focuses on quality, attitude, and strategy to avoid pressure and stress. The outcome of the competition holds great importance for assessing Real Madrid’s season.

Real Madrid performance and stats

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

In the last 9 games, it has won 7 times and drawn twice. In its last match, Real Madrid drawn 3-3 against Manchester City.

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 Wednesday 17th of April in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.

Manchester City performance and stats

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

In the last 9 games, it has won 8 times and drawn once. In its last match, Manchester City drawn 3-3 against Real Madrid.

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 Wednesday 17th of April in Manchester. The prediction is Manchester City winning the match.