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Man City vs Real Madrid (agg 3-3) - Champions League quarter-final: Live score, team news and updates as Pep Guardiola's holders look to book fourth consecutive semi-final

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By Sam Brookes

Published: 17:28 BST, 17 April 2024 | Updated: 17:50 BST, 17 April 2024

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Real Madrid's starting XI revealed, with ONE change from last week

No messing about from Real Madrid as they release their line-up over two hours before kick-off.

There is just one change from last week, with experienced defender Nacho coming in to captain the side in place of the suspended Aurelien Tchouameni.

Bellingham, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo all start in a formidable-looking front three.

Bernardo Silva wants ANOTHER Treble

One simply won't do, we want two!

That's the message from Bernardo Silva on Man City's quest to win back-to-back Trebles.

He has claimed City want to 'create a legacy' and they will go one step closer to doing just that with a win tonight.

Jude Bellingham opens up on move to Real Madrid

Florentino Perez arrives in Manchester

This is a huge night for Real Madrid as they seek revenge for the thrashing they took at the same stadium last year.

And club president Florentino Perez is in town to see if Madrid can pull off a stunning win against the defending champions.

Jude Bellingham speaks out on racist abuse in Spain

Jude Bellingham was the player put forward by Real Madrid to face the media yesterday.

The attacking midfielder was asked about racism in Spain, with his team-mates Vinicius Jr and Aurelien Tchouameni being targeted this season.

Bellingham branded the abuse 'disgusting' but admitted he has 'got used to' slurs since moving to Madrid last summer.

Whatever you do, don't step on the club crest!

Real Madrid's stars arrived in Manchester yesterday and had a walkaround on the Etihad pitch last night ahead of tonight's showdown with City.

Footage has emerged of several players avoiding stepping on Man City's club crest as they made their way out the tunnel.

It is supposed to be a mark of respect, but let's just say fans haven't been particularly impressed by the gesture...

Kyle Walker welcomes his fourth son with wife Annie Kilner

Kyle Walker could return from a hamstring injury tonight, and it's been a busy few days for the Man City defender.

His wife, Annie Kilner, has given birth to their fourth son after it was recently revealed that he ia also the father of Lauryn Goodman's eight-monthold girl.

Real Madrid fans at Old Trafford

When in Manchester, what should you do?

Well, some Real Madrid fans decided to pop to Old Trafford earlier today, the stadium of City's bitter rivals, Man United.

Let's hope they know where tonight's game is actually taking place!

Pep Guardiola demanding a big performance

Man City blew Real Madrid away at home in last year's semi-finals, winning 4-0 in one of the most complete performances we've seen in European football in years.

His team may need to reach a similar level tonight to progress and he knows it.

Why are Man City and Arsenal playing on the same night?

It was a cause of frustration last week... trying to keep up with two brilliant matches as Arsenal faced Bayern Munich and Man City took on Real Madrid at the same time.

There will be the same issue tonight, but there is a reason behind it, which Mail Sport can reveal...

Phil Foden vs Jude Bellingham

There will be individual battles all over the pitch tonight, and Phil Foden and Jude Bellingham will be looking to outdo each other in the No10 role for their respective teams.

Both men look certain to be key players for England at the Euros this summer, but who will shine brighter in the Champions League this evening?

Mail Sport has taken a look at their stats over the course of the season...

Real Madrid fans taking over Manchester

Beating Man City at the Etihad may be one of the toughest tasks in football right now, but Real Madrid are 14-time European champions and will fancy their chances tonight.

Their fans have travelled in their thousands to soak up the atmosphere in Manchester ahead of kick-off which is just over three hours away.

Good evening!

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of tonight's Champions League quarter-final second leg between Man City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium.

The first leg was a thrilling 3-3 draw, leaving the tie perfectly poised.

Who will come out on top tonight and book their spot in the semi-finals?

 General view outside the stadium ahead of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images) (Photo by Jan Kruger - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

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