Manchester City hosted Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday night.
In last week's first leg, City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne hit a stunning long-range strike to equalize after Vinicius Jr's equally brilliant curler from the edge of the box had put Madrid ahead at half-time. City's home advantage and hot form make them slight favourites, but Madrid's Champions League pedigree is second to none and they have bounced back and arguably won their biggest in recent years.
City, unbeaten since the start of February, will be looking to win their first Champions League title, while defending champions Madrid will be looking to make it a record 15 this year. The winners of the match will be favorites to beat Inter Milan or AC Milan on June 10 in Istanbul, Turkey.
Manchester City team news
Defensive midfielder Rodri picked up a knock late in Everton's win on Sunday, but it is not believed to be serious and he should be available.
Defender Nathan Ake missed last week's first game with an injury and may not be back in time for Wednesday's game.
City's Pep Guardiola rested Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish and John Stones on Sunday.
Real Madrid news
Carlo Ancelotti should have a full-strength squad to choose from, with Madrid rising star Eduardo Camavinga likely to be fit after limping off in La Liga at the weekend.
Ancelotti allayed Madrid's fears in his post-match press conference, saying that Camavinga had sprained his knee but that it would recover quickly and there was nothing to worry about. Madrid will welcome back Eder Militao following his Champions League suspension and key players Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba should be fresh after being rested against Getafe at the weekend.
From one extreme to the other
The sides have played each other eight times. Real Madrid won three games, City also three and two draws.
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