R Madrid vs Man City Preview: Haaland and City Face Holders in UCL Quarterfinal
Clash of Titans in Madrid
Preview
The UEFA Champions League quarterfinals kick off on Wednesday, April 9th, with a highly anticipated matchup between reigning champions Real Madrid and English Premier League leaders Manchester City. The match will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid, with kickoff set for 9 PM CET.
Real Madrid, who have won a record 14 European Cups, will be looking to defend their crown and extend their impressive home record in the competition. They have won their last six knockout matches at the Bernabeu, scoring 18 goals and conceding just once.
Manchester City, meanwhile, will be looking to reach the semifinals for the sixth time in the last seven seasons. They are in excellent form, having won their last nine matches in all competitions. They will be led by Erling Haaland, who has scored 38 goals in all competitions this season.
Key Stats
* Real Madrid have won their last six knockout matches at home in the Champions League, scoring 18 goals and conceding just once. * Manchester City have won their last nine matches in all competitions. * Erling Haaland has scored 38 goals in all competitions for Manchester City this season. * Kevin De Bruyne has provided 17 assists for Manchester City this season, more than any other player in the Premier League. * Karim Benzema has scored 15 goals in the Champions League this season, second only to Robert Lewandowski (16).Live Commentary and Video Highlights
Live commentary and video highlights from the match will be available on the UEFA website and app.
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