REAL MADRID
Real Madrid have gone unbeaten in 13 consecutive matches across various competitions. Their progression past RB Leipzig in the Champions League last 16, although not entirely convincing, underscores their resilience. Their recent La Liga victories, including a three-game winning streak with 10 goals scored against Celta Vigo, Osasuna, and Athletic Bilbao, showcase their offensive prowess. Real Madrid’s quarter-final record in the Champions League is formidable, having triumphed in their last 11 encounters since 2003–04. Having enjoyed a nine-day break following a comfortable win over Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid aim to extend their unbeaten home streak, which spans 26 matches since April 2023. Despite conceding a goal to RB Leipzig, they remain defensively solid, with Manchester City poised to challenge their resilience with their attacking prowess.
MANCHESTER CITY
After breezing through the group stage with a flawless record, Manchester City comfortably dispatched Danish champions Copenhagen in the round of 16 with two 3-1 victories, maintaining their remarkable streak of scoring three goals in each of their eight Champions League matches in the 2023–24 season. Since their 1-1 draw at the Bernabéu last year, Manchester City have not stumbled in the Champions League, boasting the second-longest winning streak in the tournament’s history with 10 consecutive victories. Their unbeaten run in the competition extends to an impressive 21 matches since a 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in 2022. Following a 4-2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, led by a standout performance from Kevin De Bruyne, Pep Guardiola’s side remains in contention for the title, trailing behind Arsenal and Liverpool. They head to the Bernabéu having avoided defeat in their last 25 matches across all competitions, winning 11 of their last 12 away games.
Head to Head
In head-to-head matchups between Real Madrid and Manchester City, the results have been closely contested. Real Madrid has emerged victorious in three encounters, while there have been three draws between the two sides. Manchester City holds a slight edge with four wins over Real Madrid.
