Watch Goal Video: Real Madrid 3-3 Manchester City – Federico Valverde scores the equalising goal

Kevin De Bruyne is not participating in the match between Manchester City and Real Madrid, which is taking place at the Bernabeu this evening. The match is the first leg of Manchester City’s quarterfinal matchup versus Real Madrid.

After coming from behind to defeat Crystal Palace 4-2 on Saturday, City will renew their rivalry with the Spanish club. This comes less than a year after City defeated Crystal Palace in the semi-final stage of Europe’s premier club championship the previous year. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, which took place in the capital of Spain, City defeated them by a score of 4-0 in the second leg, so advancing to the final.

The team led by Pep Guardiola, of course, prevailed over Inter Milan in the championship match by a score of 1-0, which indicates that they will be determined to defend their title this season and keep their chances alive of re-creating the historic Treble that they won the previous year. While Carlo Ancelotti’s team defeated RB Leipzig to get to the round of eight, City advanced to the round of sixteen by defeating FC Copenhagen. This will set up tonight’s match against Madrid.

Unfortunately for City, they will have to make due without both Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake this evening because it has been determined that neither of them is in a condition that allows them to participate. Josko Gvardiol, on the other hand, has been deemed fit after being labeled a doubt following his substitution at Palace as a precautionary measure. Although Ederson has returned to fitness, Stefan Ortega is preferred to play goal for the team, despite the fact that Phil Foden is also making his debut.

In response to a late request by Real Madrid, the European Union Football Association (UEFA) has confirmed that the roof of the Bernabeu would be closed this evening. Meanwhile, Spanish police are on high alert in response to threats from ISIS to launch terrorist attacks on Champions League stadiums this week.

Watch Goal Video: Real Madrid 3-3 Manchester City – Federico Valverde scores the equalizing goal: