Real-Manchester is fighting to get to the semis, the statistics are in favor of them
The match will start at 1 pm Bangladesh time at City ground Etihad. At the same time another English heavyweight Arsenal and German club Bayern Munich will face each other. The match will be at the Allianz Arena, the home of the Bavarians. Both matches looked like thrilling contests in the first leg of the quarters, with both matches ending in draws. As a result, four teams are still in the same position in the fight to get to the semis.
While both matches are heavyweights in the UCL today, most football fans are focused on the Real-City clash. Real's dream of winning the title was shattered by losing to City in the last season. As a result, this is their turn for revenge, but Los Blancos' statistics at City's ground are not encouraging. Real then drew 3-3 with City in the first leg at home to the Santiago Bernabeu.
The two giants Real-City have met 11 times in the Champions League so far. There, the English champions Man City won four, while Spain's Real won three. The remaining four matches were drawn. All of Real's wins have come at home. Carlo Ancelotti's men are yet to beat Pep Guardiola's side at the Etihad. Only time will tell if the visitors secure their ticket to the semis today by pulling off that elusive win and redeeming last season!
However, it is said that Real, who are the most successful team in the Champions League. There is no one even close to their equal title. Previously, only Bayern Munich had won four consecutive home matches against Real in the history of Europe's top club competition. Between 2000 and 2002, the Bavarians won back-to-back games 4–1, 2–1, 2–1 and 2–1 under coach Ottmar Hitzfeld. Citizens are looking at the possibility of sitting next to Bayern. They beat Real in the last three matches at home by 2-1 (2020), 4-3 (2022) and 4-0 last year.
Although Real coach Ancelotti is not thinking about the statistics before going into this match, 'everyone can look at the statistics as they wish. I always say that records are made to be broken and there have been many matches where Real Madrid have never won and then won. There are many teams in Europe who are really strong and can fight to win this competition. We have been playing each other for the past three years and it has always been a spectacular match. I think it will be the same tomorrow (today) as well.'
On the other hand, with respect to Real, City coach Guardiola said, 'I am not afraid of them. I respect them a lot. I have encountered the team many times. I have respect for Real Madrid. But if I say I am afraid of them, that would be wrong. There is a duality here. You will want to beat them and do well. Sometimes you win and sometimes you lose. But I am not afraid of them. If they beat us, which has happened many times, I will congratulate them and wish them well.'
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