Real Madrid and Manchester City renew hostilities in the Champions League tonight.

The two European giants have been paired together for a fifth consecutive season and Man City will be out to avenge their knockout round play-off defeat last term.

There’s an argument that Pep Guardiola’s side are facing Los Blancos at the perfect time as Xabi Alonso is reportedly under pressure following a run of two wins in six games across all competitions .

While Sunday’s shock 2-0 home loss against Celta Vigo was a setback , Madrid can lean on the fact they are unbeaten at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League so far this season and tend to do well when hosting City.

Will Madrid rise to the occassion and prove why they are the kings of the competition, or will Man City take advanta

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