
Real Madrid and Manchester City struggle to escape one another in Europe’s premier club competition, and the pair will face off again in Gameweek 6 of the league phase on Wednesday night.
Regarded as a ’Superclasico’ by some, these two have combined for some iconic Champions League duels in modern times, and their upcoming clash may prove decisive in shaping Xabi Alonso’s future in Madrid. The under-fire Spaniard is preparing for his first tussle with former manager Pep Guardiola on the sidelines.