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2022/23 UEFA Champions League
Semi-Final - First-Leg
Real Madrid v Manchester City
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Madrid, Spain
Tuesday, 9 May 2023
Kick-Off is at 21h00
Real Madrid will battle it out with Manchester City in the
UEFA Champions League match at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on May 9.
Champions League Form
The Spanish football powerhouse booked their spot in this round after thumping English giants Chelsea FC 4-0 on aggregate in the quarter-finals.
Madrid are enjoying a five-match unbeaten run in the Champions League having recorded five consecutive victories.
The Whites are also undefeated in their last six matches at home in this competition having registered six successive victories.
Team News
Madrid will be without Ferland Mendy when the 14-time Champions League winners take on City as the France international is nursing a long-term injury.
However, good news for the Whites is that the club has no suspension concerns.
Key Players
Madrid starlets Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior have scored 11 goals between them in the Champions League this season and they are among the most dangerous wingers in Europe.
Club captain Karim Benzema, who scooped last season's Champions League Golden Boot award after scoring 15 goals, remains an influential player for the Whites.
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Quotes
Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on City being favorites for the 2022-23 Champions League title: "I don't bother, because the truth is English teams compete very well.
"I'm not surprised that the English are favorites, although Spanish football took two teams to the semi-finals last year, this year Italy has three.
"The English think they have the strongest league, but outside there are other leagues that continue to compete with less money, such as Spain and Italy."
Head-to-Head
Madrid and City have met eight times in the Champions League.
Both teams have recorded three wins each, while two matches ended in a draw.
UEFA Champions League semi-final fixtures
Tuesday, May 9
19h00 - Real Madrid v Manchester City
Wednesday, May 10
19h00 - AC Milan v Inter Milan
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