Manchester City seeks revenge against Real Madrid in Champions League semi-final

Manchester City is set to face Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League on Tuesday, and their coach, Pep Guardiola, will have no trouble motivating his players for the match. It's not just about the chance to reach the final, but also the opportunity to avenge a painful defeat at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid last year. Manchester City lost the second leg of the semi-final in spectacular fashion after leading 1-0, with Real Madrid scoring two goals in extra time to secure their spot in the final. 

The defeat was a bitter disappointment for Manchester City, who had hoped to reach their first Champions League final. However, this year they have another chance to make it to the final, and they will be looking to turn the tables on Real Madrid. 

Manchester City's form has been impressive this season, and they are currently leading the Premier League by a comfortable margin. Guardiola's team has been in excellent form in the Champions League as well, winning all six of their group-stage matches and then beating Borussia Monchengladbach, Borussia Dortmund, and Paris Saint-Germain in the knockout stages. 

Real Madrid, on the other hand, has had a difficult season, and they are currently third in La Liga, trailing Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. However, they have shown their quality in the Champions League, beating Atalanta, Liverpool, and Chelsea in the knockout stages to reach the semi-finals. 

The first leg of the semi-final will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, and Manchester City will be looking to take advantage of their home ground and build a comfortable lead. However, they will need to be careful not to concede an away goal, as that could give Real Madrid a crucial advantage going into the second leg. 

Guardiola has a wealth of attacking talent at his disposal, including Kevin De Bruyne, Riyad Mahrez, and Phil Foden, and he will be hoping that they can continue their excellent form in the Champions League. Real Madrid will rely on the experience of Karim Benzema, who has been their top scorer in the competition this season, and the creativity of midfielders like Luka Modric and Toni Kroos. 

Overall, the stage is set for an exciting and closely contested semi-final between two of the biggest teams in Europe. Manchester City will be seeking revenge for last year's defeat, while Real Madrid will be looking to add to their impressive record in the Champions League. The winner of this tie will face either Chelsea or Real Madrid's city rivals Atletico Madrid in the final.