Manchester City travel to the Santiago Bernabéu for the fourth year in a row looking to turn around the 2–3 loss in the first leg to advance to the Champions League round of 16.
Yet another late second half collapse saw Manchester City concede two goals that gave Real Madrid the advantage going into the second leg of the tie. Madrid pulled off one of their trademarked Champions League comebacks, but that was aided by City once again having an abysmal defensive performance.
Now, Pep Guardiola's side must do something they haven't been able to do in the last three years: beat Real Madrid at the Bernabéu.
City are coming off dispatching Newcastle United 4–0 in the Premier League. The statement win could offer the team a much needed confidence boost before the trip to Spain.
Erling Haaland appears to have escaped a major injury and should be good to go, after he raised the alarms by grabbing at his knee. The same can't be said for Manuel Akanji who'll be out for a considerable time. Jack Grealish remains doubtful for the contest.
Here's how Manchester City could lineup vs. Real Madrid in the Champions League.
