Real Madrid v Man City preview

Manchester City are looking to reach their first Champions League final when they take on Real Madrid in the semi-final second leg at the Bernabeu on Wednesday evening.

The tie is evenly poised after the 0-0 draw at the Etihad Stadium, but Real Madrid, who are yet to concede a goal at home in this month’s competition, will have star man Cristiano Ronaldo back in the side after he missed the first leg with a hamstring injury.

Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Zinedine Zidane said: “Cristiano is okay. He is 100 per cent.

“He trained this morning and he will be there tomorrow.”

Zidane will be hoping he can lead his side to a 14th final in the competition as they look to extend an unbeaten nine-game run against English sides in the Champions League.

However, there is good news for City boss Manuel Pellegrini after midfielder Yaya Toure trained ahead of the second leg clash.

The Ivory coast international missed City’s last two games with a thigh injury but is hoping to return as City seek a place in the final in Milan.

The only previous competitive meeting between the sides at the Bernabeu was in the group stage of the 2012/13 competition, with City leading twice before losing 3-2 thanks to a stoppage-time winner from Ronaldo.

Team news

Zidane confirmed Karim Benzema is a doubt to face City after the French striker limped off in the first leg with a hamstring injury.

Midfielder Casimero is also a doubt after missing training …

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