In the highly anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabéu for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-finals tie, we’re in for a battle.

The stakes are high, with memories fresh from Manchester City’s triumph over Real Madrid in last year’s semi-finals.

Real Madrid enters the fray with a formidable form, boasting an impressive 13-game unbeaten streak across all competitions.

Their dominance at home is particularly notable, having remained unbeaten in their last 21 games at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Topping La Liga with 75 points, they are riding high on confidence after a convincing 2-0 victory against Athletic Bilbao and progressing over Leipzig in the previous round with a 2-1 aggregate score.

However, Manchester City is no stranger to success either.

With a remarkable 25-game unbeaten streak across all competitions, they are fiercely competing for the Premier League title, currently sitting at third place with 70 points.

Their recent 2-4 victory against Crystal Palace underscores their attacking prowess, and winning 11 out of their last 12 away games demonstrates their resilience on the road.

Having defeated Copenhagen 6-2 on aggregate in the last round, Manchester City is poised for another impressive display.

Given the attacking prowess on display, goals are expected to flow in this fixture. However, with Real Madrid enjoying over 9 days of rest and the advantage of playing at home, they could capitalize on their fresher legs and home field advantage.

Therefore, a prediction of Real Madrid or a draw seems prudent, considering the evenly matched nature of the teams and Real Madrid’s potential advantage.