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Published on 2024-04-09 07:36:03
Manchester City will play Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final, with Pep Guardiola acknowledging that replicating the 4-0 performance from last season will be ‘almost impossible’. City, missing key players like Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake, are gearing up for a tough match at the Bernabeu against a revenge-seeking Real Madrid with Jude Bellingham in their lineup. Despite Guardiola’s doubts, City have shown they can get the better of Real Madrid, as seen in their dominant performance last season.
Real Madrid, the club with the most Champions League titles, will be looking to make amends for their defeat last season and will pose a formidable challenge for City. Guardiola has emphasized the difficulty of beating Real Madrid twice in a row, especially in the Champions League. With the first leg taking place at the Bernabeu, City will face a stronger and determined Real Madrid team, making another 4-0 victory unlikely but not impossible for the talented City side.
The upcoming clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid promises to be a fascinating tie, with City being considered one of the best teams in the world currently. Despite Guardiola’s reservations about replicating their previous performance, City will need to be at their best to overcome a resolute and revengeful Real Madrid. The match will be a test of City’s abilities and determination against a formidable opponent in the Champions League quarter-finals.
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