Real Madrid faces another huge challenge in England, with an away record of 9 wins, 6 draws, and 11 losses against Premier League teams. 

Head-to-Head in Champions League: An Ever-Growing Rivalry

Manchester City enters this match as one of Europe's in-form teams, boasting an impressive home record in the Champions League with 35 consecutive unbeaten games at their stadium. In this context, Real Madrid will face a team that has just claimed its fourth consecutive Premier League title and is eager to secure their first European Cup. The two teams have faced each other several times recently, and the statistics show a close balance, with City having the upper hand in some encounters, but Madrid always ready to pull off a surprise.

European Rivalry: Real Madrid Meets Guardiola's Dangerous City

In terms of form, Real Madrid arrives at this showdown with a positive record in recent games, although their struggles away from home in England remain a constant. Their loss to Liverpool earlier this season served as a reminder of how tough it is to compete on English soil, a venue where the merengues have failed to overcome their rivals in several recent visits.

A Motivated City: De Bruyne and Haaland Lead the Charge

Meanwhile, Manchester City comes into this match with added motivation after being knocked out by Real Madrid in 2022/23, where the Spaniards dominated at the Santiago Bernabéu. With Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland as key figures, Pep Guardiola's team will look to assert their home dominance and win the tie to take another step toward their goal of winning the Champions League.

Ancelotti's Challenge: Madrid Needs to Break Away Form Slump

Real Madrid, while always dangerous in the latter stages of competition, cannot afford more setbacks away from home if they want to stay alive in the race for the title. Carlo Ancelotti's experience will be key in finding the formula to overcome Manchester City in a stadium that has consistently been a tough venue for visiting teams.