Follow LIVE the semifinal of the Champions League between Real Madrid and Manchester City

The Santiago Bernabéu stadium is all set to host the first Champions League semifinal between Real Madrid and Manchester City, a meeting with little history, but enough.

And the game is hot between both teams, at least in terms of statements, because Bernardo Silva was in charge of inflaming the spirits in the conference.

Bernardo Silva warming up the match against Real Madrid – Photo: Sopitas.com

Toni Kroos replied, also in conference and mentioned: “It was the same last year. Hardly anyone expected us to go to the semifinals and win the Champions League but we did“… the match couldn’t be spicier.

Actions from the Champions League semifinal

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Ruben Dias saves the goal

Madrid can never be ruled out and after a cross from Vinicius, the Portuguese saved the first goal

Manchester City is dominant

At the moment, with 71% possession of the ball, ManCity has Real Madrid handcuffed in the Champions League

El Manchester City exige a Courtois

There are already several dangerous arrivals that ManCity has had, but Real Madrid has a great goal under the three sticks

start the game

From the Santiago Bernabéu

Champions League semis between Real Madrid and Manchester City

Meme del Manchester City vs Real Madrid de Champions

The game hasn’t started yet and the memes are already at their best

The anti-madridistas are present

The match line-ups

Real Madrid: Thibaut Courtois (goalkeeper); Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, David Alabama and Eduardo Camavinga; Fede Valverde, Toni Kroos and Luka Modric; Rodrygo, Karim Benzema (captain) and Vinicius Junior.

Manchester City: Ederson (goalkeeper); Manuel Akanji, Ruben Dias, John Stones, and Kyle Walker; Rodri, Ilaky Gundogan (captain) and Kevin de Bruyne; Jack Grealisk, Erling Haaland and Bernardo Silva.

Haaland and his arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu
Haaland and his arrival at the Santiago Bernabéu – Photo: Getty Images

Background

It is a game not so seen in the history of the Champions League, because mainly ManCity has not been a regular protagonist throughout its history.

As of 2012, the story between these two teams begins in the most important soccer club tournament. There are eight meetings in which faces have been seen, with equal victories in the history.

What is the most recent matchup? Well, the last semifinals of the Champions League, where Real Madrid kicked out Manchester City in extra time.

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