Manchester City look to continue dominance over Real Madrid in Champions League quarter-finals

Manchester City will face Real Madrid once again in the Champions League quarter-finals, with Pep Guardiola urging his players to “hurt and punish” the 14-time winners on Tuesday night. Last season, City dominated Real with a 4-0 victory in the semi-finals en route to winning the competition for the first time in their history.

Guardiola believes that City now have the belief and mentality to continue their success in Europe and has instructed his players to replicate their performance against Real from last season. Despite the advantage of playing the second leg at home, Guardiola is aware of the challenges Real will pose, especially with their ability to press high and transition quickly.

Real will be seeking revenge for last season’s defeat, but Guardiola is confident in his team’s ability to compete at the highest level in Europe. With key players missing due to injury, Guardiola will need to find solutions to contain the threats posed by Real, including the likes of Vinicius Jr and Jude Bellingham.

Guardiola praised Bellingham for his exceptional season with Real and England, highlighting the young star’s talent and potential for a long and successful career ahead. As City prepare to face Real once again, the stage is set for another thrilling encounter between two of Europe’s top clubs.

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