"Facing down the barrel of UEFA Champions League elimination, Manchester City host Real Madrid just six days after the Spanish giants administered a clinical 3-0 battering of the former Premier League champs in their opening leg of the round of 16 tie at the Bernabeu."
"Federico Valverde struck the first hat-trick of his career as Real Madrid swept aside Manchester City 3-0 in the opener, leaving the Premier League side with a daunting goal deficit before the return leg."
"Real Madrid's hopes of progressing to the quarterfinals will be further bolstered by the likely return to action of superstar Kylian Mbappe, who will travel with the team to Manchester for Tuesday's crucial clash."
Manchester City hosts Real Madrid in a crucial Champions League last 16 second leg at Etihad Stadium after suffering a devastating 3-0 defeat in the first leg at the Bernabeu. Federico Valverde scored a hat-trick in the opener, with Arda Guler also contributing a goal from 65 meters. City faces a daunting task to avoid elimination, particularly as this represents a repeat scenario from last season when Real Madrid knocked them out in the knockout phase. Real Madrid's prospects improve with the likely return of Kylian Mbappe, who missed the first leg due to injury. Pep Guardiola's side must produce a significant performance in front of their home supporters to progress to the quarterfinals.
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