Before the match, few expected such a clear advantage for the team coached by Álvaro Arbeloa, but the Spanish side managed to put the tie firmly in their favor thanks to a strong performance by Federico Valverde.

Now the team led by Pep Guardiola will need something close to a miracle in England to overturn the series.

Date and time for the Manchester City vs Real Madrid second leg

The second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 will be played at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, March 17 at 4:00 PM ET.

The winner of the tie will face the winner of the matchup between Bayern Munich and Atalanta in the quarterfinals, a tie that currently appears to be leaning toward the German side.

Will Kylian Mbappé play for Real Madrid?

The plan for French forward Kylian Mbappé was to be ready for the Champions League Round of 16 second leg against Manchester City.

However, French media reports suggest that the former Paris Saint-Germain star does not want to rush his return.

After the comfortable advantage obtained in Madrid, Álvaro Arbeloa could decide to rest the French striker and only use him if necessary against Guardiola’s side.

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