The Champions League’s answer to the Clásico is back for another two iterations in the round of 16, as Manchester City aim to take advantage of a suddenly superstar-less Real Madrid.
The Cityzens have already prevailed at the Santiago Bernabéu this term, winning 2–1 during the league phase while Xabi Alonso was still in charge of Los Blancos. Pep Guardiola is now preparing to go head-to-head with Álvaro Arbeloa, whose managerial abilities are being put to the test by Madrid’s availability woes.
