The Champions League returns to Santiago Bernabéu

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NEWS | 02/23/2020 | Alberto Navarro

Real Madrid begins this Wednesday against Manchester City the decisive phase of the competition.

The highest European competition returns to Santiago Bernabeu. After the stop after Group stage, the Real Madrid starts the playoffs by receiving Manchester City in the first leg of the round of 16 (Wednesday, 9:00 p.m.; Movistar Champions League). Whites will seek, with the support of their fans, to take advantage in a crossing that will be resolved at Etihad Stadium on March 17.

The team of Zidane comes to this tie with a balance in the competition of three wins, two draws and one defeat. Benzema Y Rodrygo, with 4 goals each, are the top gunners of the white team, which has scored 14 goals and received 8. Three of the Brazilian striker's goals came before the Galatasaray in the Bernabeu. As for the precedents against Manchester City, they are favorable for the Real Madrid. Whites are undefeated in this duel with a balance of two wins and two draws.



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