After a draw at the Santiago Bernabeu last week, Manchester City and Real Madrid continue to vie for a spot in the UEFA Champions League final. The hosts are just one win away from securing the Premier League title after their 3-0 victory over Everton on Sunday. Pep Guardiola, unbeaten since February, has urged his team to “relax and just do what you have been doing for the last four or five years.” The team could continue their strong form since February, as all four draws have been away from home, and they have won their last 14 matches here. Their unbeaten run in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium started in September 2018. Furthermore, four of these victories came against Spanish teams, including the thrilling 4-3 win in last season’s first-leg semifinal. Missing from the football pitch in this clash will be Mendy and Ake, the latter due to a muscle injury.
Madrid solved a significant portion of the challenges that Manchester City posed to them last week and secured a draw thanks to Vinicius Junior’s amazing strike. Following that, the inconsistent club defeated Getafe 1-0 on Saturday, helping them reclaim the second position in La Liga. After 34 rounds of the current league campaign, the capital team has accumulated 71 points and sits in second place. Ferland Mendy has returned to fitness, and manager Carlo Ancelotti reacted joyfully, stating that he will have “the entire team available” and that he already knows the starting lineup for his record-breaking 191st Champions League game as a head coach. Utilizing all their resources, he aims for five consecutive away victories in the Champions League against British opponents, although this streak only started after they lost 3-4 here last year. Furthermore, the “Whites” have never defeated the “Citizens” in their head-to-head matches at the Etihad, so any form of success would suit the 14-time winners of Europe’s premier club tournament. More soccer football prediction can be obtained from the link provided.
