Pellegrini: No favourites in tie

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Manuel Pellegrini does not believe Real Madrid are favourites against Manchester City, despite a goalless draw at the Etihad in their Champions League semi-final first leg.

The visitors had the better opportunities in a tight contest on Tuesday night, with Jese and Pepe both going close to breaking the deadlock in the second half.

City rarely threatened at the other end and will have their work cut out to progress in the return leg on Wednesday, May 4.

No team has managed to score at the Bernabeu in the Champions League this season, but Pellegrini said: “I don’t think they are favourites. As I said before, we have the same chance as Real Madrid.

“Of course, they have the advantage to play …

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