Ancelotti reaches double century in the Champions League
Carlo Ancelotti will make Champions League history this evening as he becomes the first coach to take charge of 200 matches in the competition.
The 64-year-old last year overtook Sir Alex Ferguson to be the manager with the most overall matches.
Ancelotti has won 114 of his previous 199 fixtures in the Champions League, with the Italian having lifted the famous trophy four times as a coach.
Guardiola will be taking charge of his 170th match in the competition. His record stands at 109 wins, 34 draws and 26 defeats.
Visible security presence in Madrid after ISIS threat
The enhanced security operation has been visible in Madrid in the hours building up to kick-off for this Champions League quarter-final.
Spain's sports minister Pilar Alegría said more than 2,000 police and civil guard officers have been deployed following the threat.
Authorities in Spain have called for calm, stressing that threats are usually aimed at causing fear.
Security heightened after ISIS threat
Security has been heightened at all Champions League fixtures this week after an ISIS media outlet shared a post on social media with a threat towards all stadiums hosting quarter-final first legs.
Spanish and French ministers have revealed security will be stepped up with all games going ahead as planned.
Athletico Madrid and PSG will be hosting quarter-final matches tomorrow.
The Metropolitan Police have said they are ‘aware of the threat and that a 'robust policing plan' was in place for Arsenal's match with Bayern Munich this evening.
Are Real Madrid better or worse than the side demolished by Man City last season?
Real Madrid's team news gives me the perfect opportunity to point you in the direction of a piece by Mail Sport's Spanish football expert Pete Jenson.
He runs the rule over Real Madrid's team and whether the LaLiga leaders are in better or worse shape than the side thrashed by Man City last season.
Unsurprisingly Jude Bellingham's arrival has significantly boosted Real Madrid's midfield, but there are still areas of concern for Carlo Ancelotti.
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REAL MADRID TEAM NEWS: Tchouameni partners Rudiger at centre back
Real Madrid have been fast out of the blocks in confirming their starting eleven.
Aurelien Tchouameni looks to be starting at centre back alongside Antonio Rudiger.
Lunin continues in goal with Thibaut Courtois still absent through injury.
Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr will form Real Madrid's attacking trio.
Real Madrid: Lunin; Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Valverde, Kroos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr.
Don't mention the Treble...
With Man City remaining in the race for the Premier League title and FA Cup glory, the prospect of a double Treble remains a possibility.
Pep Guardiola has been keen to play down talk of a repeat ahead of the latest installment of their Champions League rivalry with Real Madrid.
City got the better of the Spanish giants in 2020 and last season, but Real Madrid emerged as 6-5 winners on aggregate in 2022.
The Spanish giants remarkably scored twice after the 90 minutes to force extra time, before Rodrygo completed a dramatic comeback.
Mail Sport's Jack Gaughan takes a look at the tie ahead:
Real Madrid eye revenge against Man City
Real Madrid and Man City had played out a 1-1 draw in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu, but the return fixture proved a different story.
Guardiola's side cruised to a 4-0 win over the 14-time winners to book their place in the final.
Will Man City be able to achieve a repeat this time around as they seek to establish themselves as the dominant force in Europe.
Good evening!
The Champions League holders against the record 14-time winners.
It does not get much better than this.
Manchester City's bid for back to back Champions League triumphs face Real Madrid once again.
Pep Guardiola's side brushed aside Real Madrid in last season's semi-finals on their march to a maiden Champions League triumph and a famous Treble.
The teams meet one round earlier this time with Real Madrid out for revenge.
It promises to be a cracker.
Stay with us for all the build-up, action and reaction from the first leg of a blockbuster Champions League quarter-final tie.
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REAL MADRID TEAM NEWS: Tchouameni partners Rudiger at centre back