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Real Madrid aim for European glory as Man City seek to overcome last season

Man City's Bernado Silva and Luca Modric of Real Madrid.[Madrid Xtra]

Real Madrid entertain Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal in the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, in a game that will bring back memories of last season's drama between the two sides.

A year ago, Manchester City looked to be cruising into the final after outplaying Madrid, only for goals from Rodrygo in the 90th and 91st minutes to turn the tie upside down and take it to extra time where a Karim Benzema penalty booked Madrid's place in the final.

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