Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Prediction and Stats
17 May 2023
Manchester City and Real Madrid will face off in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday at 8pm. The two sides are evenly matched, but City will have the advantage of playing at home. They will be looking to build on their 2-1 victory in the first leg, while Real Madrid will need to score at least twice to progress to the final.
Both teams have a wealth of experience in the Champions League, and they will be confident of progressing to the final. City have won the Premier League four times in the last five years, while Real Madrid have won the Champions League 14 times.
26 Apr 2022
In the first leg of their Champions League semi-final, Manchester City defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium. Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus scored the goals for City, while Karim Benzema scored for Real Madrid.
The second leg will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday, May 4. Real Madrid will need to score at least twice to progress to the final, while City will be looking to defend their lead and reach the final for the second time in three years.
Stats from History
Manchester City and Real Madrid have met 12 times in all competitions, with Real Madrid winning seven times, Manchester City winning three times, and two matches ending in a draw.
In the Champions League, the two sides have met four times, with Real Madrid winning twice and Manchester City winning once. The other match ended in a draw.
Prediction
Manchester City are the slight favorites to win the second leg and progress to the final. They have a one-goal advantage, and they will be playing at home. However, Real Madrid are a dangerous team, and they will be confident of scoring at least twice at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
I predict that Manchester City will win the second leg 2-1, and they will progress to the final with a 4-2 aggregate victory.
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