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Man City need to win by a margin of three goals or more. |
Manchester City are facing an immense challenge ahead of the second leg, having lost 0-3 in the first leg of the Champions League. Even manager Pep Guardiola admits the chances of a comeback are very slim, especially since he hasn't helped a team overturn a heavy first-leg defeat since the 2014/15 season.
Nevertheless, the Etihad remains a stronghold for Man City, who have won 3 out of 4 home games in the Champions League this season, but only once did they win by a large enough margin to keep their hopes alive of taking the match into extra time.
On the other side, Real Madrid travel to England full of confidence after their 4-1 victory over Elche in La Liga. The Spanish giants are maintaining pressure on Barcelona and possess a remarkable historical advantage, having advanced in all 35 previous instances where they won the first leg by three or more goals in European competitions.
However, Real's recent away form in the Champions League has been inconsistent, with three wins and three losses in their last six matches, including a heavy defeat against Arsenal in England.
The head-to-head history also slightly favors Real Madrid, as they have won 3 out of the last 4 encounters and are unbeaten in their last two away matches at the Etihad. In terms of squad availability, Man City are without Gvardiol and possibly Rico Lewis, while Real Madrid are missing Bellingham and Rodrygo, but Mbappe is likely to return. The match promises to be tense as both teams possess stars who can decide the outcome.
Source: https://znews.vn/truc-iep-man-city-vs-real-madrid-post1635679.html









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