UEFA Champions League-Real Madrid host Manchester City as Group D of the UEFA Champions League kicks off in stunning style on Tuesday.

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UEFA Champions League Group D preview

The champions of Spain and England meet at the Santiago Bernabeu in the most-anticipated match of the group stages, with City desperate to improve on last season’s showing in the competition.

Roberto Mancini’s men failed to make it out of a difficult group – which contained Napoli, Villarreal and eventual finalists Bayern Munich – despite winning 10 points from their six matches last term.

And progression will be even tougher this year for the Etihad Stadium outfit, with the group also including Borussia Dortmund (champions of Germany) and Ajax Amsterdam (champions of Holland).

It has every right to be called the ‘Group of Death’ and not one match will be easy for any side, something City midfielder James Milner is well aware of.

“To get the group of champions is obviously a bit unlucky,” Milner said.

“But you play in the Champions League to play against these top teams. And we know we can beat anyone on our day. It will be a very tough group but it’s down to us to play well.”

The former Leeds United and Aston Villa man said his side were ‘unlucky’ last season but they had learnt from their experience.

The true test of that will come in Madrid on Tuesday, with Jose Mourinho’s men sure to come out breathing fire after a lacklustre start to La Liga so far.

Whereas City are unbeaten and sitting fourth in the English Premier League, Real Madrid have won just once and sit 14th domestically, with reports continuing to circle about the future of Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo’s admission that he was ‘sad’ for professional reasons in the wake of Real’s 3-0 La Liga win over Granada has filled plenty of column inches and Mourinho needs to make his main man happy if Real are to stay in touch with table-toppers Barcelona, who are already eight points clear.


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First test

I want man city to win.real madrid own too much

up manchester city.

A day will declare it

sadly, i'm with city on this one.

299: sadly, i'm with city on this one.

Sorry for all city fan,city facing the hell of thier fame tonigth.

Halamadrid

City, sorrrrrry

Scores: madrid 2- 0 city

Goal scorers:

Ronaldo 1
Benzema 1

I like the 2 clubs, so am watching on neutral grounds, cos am only for the blues

Make who sabby play pass, win.

if city really try their best, they might get a draw but never a win. them think say na England them 4 1 play am, abeg the match na 3-1 madrid go win

Madrid 4 v city 0

Let d Los-blancos loose tonite and get set to see hell let-loose all ova in Madrid

WAIT! WHO BE REFEREE?!

Champion of England vs Spanish champion!!!
Test of league superiority. Is Spanish league superior to English league? Confirmation begins after tonight match.

Emmykeyz: WAIT! WHO BE REFEREE?!

What has referee got to do with it? Or are you a Moronho - brain washed follower that always links failures to referee or UNICEF?

How is it possible for all 4 league leaders to be in the same group? I think there is something wrong with the way eufa group teams for d champion league abi is that the trend?

Tisa: How is it possible for all 4 league leaders to be in the same group? I think there is something wrong with the way eufa group teams for d champion league abi is that the trend?

There was nothing wrong with the euro draw. It was just a mere coincidence that a particular group turned out that way. If you watched the euro draw that was broadcasted live on super sports, you would've seen the impartiality of the draw process.

mama-gee:
Real Madrid is winning this match!!!

what do u know about male football?

gentlegg: I like the 2 clubs, so am watching on neutral grounds, cos am only for the blues

comfirm na so my bro up blues

Dr2great: what do u know about male football?

help me ask am oh... dis is not women football. . ok.

gentlegg: I like the 2 clubs, so am watching on neutral grounds, cos am only for the blues

GBAM!!! Wa gbayi!!!

game on!

Oh Christy Wat A Miss That Was!

Football has started?

hart save penaldo shot

letz go...game begins

Half time

these Madrid players just can't pass!!!!

i luv CR7