Man City, who beat Leyton Orient 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round last weekend, have been eliminated by Real Madrid on three occasions in the knockout rounds of the Champions League, more than they have against any other team in the competition despite only losing three of their 12 encounters with Los Blancos (W4 D5).

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has raved about Real Madrid stars Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists he does not fear being ‘thrown out on the street’ ahead of his side’s Champions League play-off against Real Madrid. City, the 2023 winners, take on 15-time winners Real Madrid for a place in the last-16 after both clubs failed to finish in the top eight of the Champions League group stage table.