The UEFA Champions League quarter-final draw has produced a blockbuster tie, with Manchester City drawn against Real Madrid for the third consecutive season. The two European giants will battle over two legs in April for a spot in the semi-finals.
Other Quarter-Final Matchups
Arsenal face Inter Milan in what promises to be a tactical chess match. Bayern Munich take on PSG in a repeat of the 2020 final. Barcelona draw Atletico Madrid in an all-Spanish affair that guarantees fireworks.
City vs Madrid: The Trilogy
The rivalry between Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti has produced some of the greatest Champions League matches in recent memory. City won the 2023 semi-final en route to the treble, while Madrid exacted revenge in 2024. This third meeting has legacy implications for both managers.