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Man City could be tested by counter-attacking Real, says Rooney

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FILE PHOTO: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho speaks with Wayne Rooney

Manchester City struggle to prevent the best teams from scoring against them and their central defenders could be targeted in Friday's Champions League clash against Spanish champions Real Madrid, former England skipper Wayne Rooney said.

Pep Guardiola's City lead Real after they won the away leg of their last-16 tie 2-1 in March, before Europe's elite club competition was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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