Real Madrid faces a familiar foe in the Champions League playoff on Tuesday, taking on Premier League champions Manchester City. The first leg takes place at th

Two of the world’s most iconic soccer franchises get together Tuesday in Manchester, England, as Real Madrid travels to face Manchester City in the knockout stage of the UEFA Champions League.

Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were well aware of Real Madrid's habit of producing their best in tough times, with a string of injuries having depleted the visitors' defence ahead of Tuesday's Champions League playoff.