Thanks to a hat -trick by Kylian Mbappé, the Madrid qualified for the knockout stages of the Champions League

Real madrid vs. Manchester City: Champions League Knockout Dash

The Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid will witness a thrilling clash as Real Madrid hosts Manchester City in a Champions League knockout stage showdown.A mere draw will suffice for the seasoned Real Madrid, the competition’s 15-time winner, to secure their place in the next round.

Though, City, despite a recent league setback and a 3-2 loss in the first leg, will be aiming to overturn the deficit and progress.

Key details

• When? 9:00 p.m.
• Where? Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, madrid
• On air? Canal+
• Commentary?** “SMB” – yanis Soul, Valentin Moinard, and Valentin Baudry

Starting Lineups

real Madrid: Courtois – Valverde (Capt.), Rüdiger, Mendy – Ceballos, Camavinga, Bellingham – Vinicius, Mbappé, Rodrygo.

Coach: Carlo Ancelotti

Manchester City: Ederson – Khushanov, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol – Nico, Gundogan, Bernardo, Foden, Savinho – Maroussh.

Coach: Pep Guardiola

Matchday Officials

Referee: Istvan Kovacs (romania)

The match promises to be a captivating display of skill and strategy. Can City overcome their first leg deficit and shock the defending champions, or will Real Madrid’s experience and home advantage prove too much?

for those unable to catch the live action, complete post-match analysis and highlights will be available shortly after the final whistle.

What strategies will Pep Guardiola implement to overcome the deficit and score against Real Madrid’s strong defense?

Archyde Exclusive: Carlo Ancelotti & Pep guardiola Weigh in on Champions League Clash

Prior to tonight’s grudge match, we caught up with the masterminds behind Real Madrid and Manchester City, Carlo Ancelotti and pep Guardiola, respectively.

Carlo Ancelotti, Real Madrid Manager

Archyde: Coach Ancelotti, Real Madrid holds the advantage with a draw being enough to secure progress.How significant is it to maintain that focus despite the apparent safety net?

Ancelotti: Despite our lead, we can’t afford to underestimate Manchester City. They’ve shown in the past they can overturn deficits. We have to approach this game with the same intensity as if we were losing. We need to control the match and dictate our game.

Archyde: Vinicius and mbappé have been in sensational form. How do you plan to utilize them against City’s stingy defense?

Ancelotti: They’ve been incredible, and City’s defense will be a tough test, but we’ll continue to use their pace and skill to stretch the opposition. Our strategy relies on their creativity and the balance of the whole team.

Pep Guardiola, Manchester City Manager

Archyde: Coach Guardiola, you’re facing a significant challenge to overturn the first-leg loss. How do you motivate your players to pull off an upset at the Bernabéu?

Guardiola: We know it’s a tough task, but with 90 minutes, anything can happen. We’ve shown in the past we can score goals when we need to.It’s about believing in ourselves and our football.We’ll try to be the best Manchester City we can be.

Archyde: City’s performance against Real has been criticized for lacking creativity. How will you approach building attacks against this Real Madrid defense?

Guardiola: We’ll look to control possession and create chances through our constant mobility and pressing. Their space may be limited, so we’ll need sharp decision-making and precision in our passing to find those key openings.

Tune in to Canal+ for live commentary from Yanis Soul, Valentin Moinard, and Valentin Baudry. Your post-match analysis and highlights will be available right hear on Archyde after the final whistle.