Madrid and City's Champions League Clash
A History of High-Stakes Encounters
10 Memorable Meetings
The upcoming UEFA Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City is set to be a highly anticipated clash between two of Europe's top teams. These two giants have met 10 times in the competition, with all but one of those encounters taking place in the knockout stages. Here is a closer look at their previous meetings:
- 2012-13 Semi-Final: Real Madrid won 3-2 on aggregate.
- 2014-15 Round of 16: Real Madrid won 4-2 on aggregate.
- 2015-16 Semi-Final: Manchester City won 1-0 on aggregate.
- 2016-17 Semi-Final: Real Madrid won 3-1 on aggregate.
- 2017-18 Round of 16: Real Madrid won 5-3 on aggregate.
- 2018-19 Round of 16: Real Madrid won 3-1 on aggregate.
- 2019-20 Round of 16: Manchester City won 2-1 on aggregate.
- 2020-21 Round of 16: Real Madrid won 3-1 on aggregate.
- 2021-22 Semi-Final: Manchester City won 4-3 on aggregate.
- 2022-23 Semi-Final: To be played.
As the statistics show, Real Madrid holds a slight advantage in their head-to-head record, having won seven of the 10 matches. However, Manchester City has won three of the last four meetings, including last season's semi-final. This suggests that the upcoming clash is likely to be closely contested.
With both teams boasting world-class players and experienced managers, the stage is set for a thrilling and unforgettable semi-final. The outcome of the tie could have a significant impact on the destination of the Champions League trophy.
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