Manchester City are gearing up for yet another showdown with Real Madrid as they prepare to visit the Santiago Bernabeu tomorrow, and there's a familiar feeling around the matchup. City head into this game with determination after their shocking 2-0 loss away to Bayer Leverkusen , a result that stunned fans and briefly halted their momentum in Europe, Softfootball reports.
The former Premier League champions will now be looking to bounce back and strengthen their push toward sealing a playoff spot as quickly as possible.
Ahead of the crucial fixture, in a statement shared via the teams official X handle , Bernardo Silva addressed the media and spoke about City's mindset going into a game that has become almost a yearly ritual. The Portuguese midfielder stressed the importance of delivering their best performance, especially in a stadium that has given the club several unforgettable European nights.He said:
