Real Madrid Set to Clash with Manchester City in Round of 16

Real Madrid and Manchester City are set to face off in the knockout stage of the tournament next month.

A Recurrent Rivalry

This matchup will mark the sixth consecutive season that these two football powerhouses will compete against each other in this tournament.

After the draw, Butragueno commented, “It’s interesting that we meet them each year. Our familiarity with each other is well-established. They possess an impressive team and a deep roster that provides (Pep) Guardiola with numerous tactical options.”

Anticipations Ahead of the First Leg

“We will play the first leg at the Bernabéu, and it’s crucial for us to secure a favorable outcome to take into the second leg in Manchester. These matches are always filled with attacking play, featuring two squads eager to assert their dominance, leading to plenty of goals. This is truly one of the most exciting fixtures you can witness,” he added.

“Currently, we have some key players sidelined due to injury; however, we remain hopeful for their recovery as we’ll need their contributions. We have full confidence in our squad to advance past this round.”