Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will be hoping to make full use of home advantage on Tuesday  as they host Real Madrid in this UCL playoff first-leg at the Etihad.  Today's game marks the fourth successive season these two European giants have faced off against each other.

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The UEFA Champions League is the most celebrated club tournament in the world, and has been won most-often by Real Madrid, who extended their own record tally by beating Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in 2024. For the 2024-25 season we also see a new format (explained below) as the league phase will bring a totally different look to the tournament.