Manchester City vs. Real Madrid: All You Need to Know About the UEFA Champions League Quarterfinal Second Leg
Preview
Manchester City will host Real Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie on Wednesday, August 17. The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
City won the first leg 2-1 at the Alfredo Di Stefano Stadium in Madrid. Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus scored for City, while Karim Benzema scored for Real.
Real Madrid will need to score at least two goals at the Etihad Stadium to have any chance of advancing to the semifinals. City, on the other hand, will be looking to protect their lead and reach the last four for the second time in three years.
Team News
City will be without Sergio Aguero, who is still recovering from a knee injury. Fernandinho is also a doubt for the match after suffering a knock in training.
Real Madrid will be without Eden Hazard, who is out with an ankle injury. Dani Carvajal is also a doubt for the match after suffering a knock in training.
Prediction
Manchester City are the favorites to win the second leg and advance to the semifinals. They have a strong squad, and they are playing at home. However, Real Madrid are a dangerous team, and they will be looking to make a statement in Manchester.
I predict that Manchester City will win the match 2-1.
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