Apart from that, indeed in this case Manchester City is still very much the favorite, it's just that they clearly know what mistake they made last season by being too complacent in the midst of conditions the match had not ended.
If indeed they do it again at this time then it is certain that this will be very bad again for them, especially if they don't underestimate Madrid even though later they will be superior because it will destroy them again.
As the date for the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi final tie between Real Madrid and Manchester City draws nearer, Real Madrid will surely be beating their chest that they can still eliminate the Manchester club like they've done before and despite Manchester City's current intimidating form Madrid will approach that game without any form of fear because they know their is capable of beating any club in the world at the moment.
But Manchester City won't be taking chances like they did last season and also they currently have a very lethal Striker in Erling Haaland whose presence alone sends huge concerns to defenders and that is another factor City lacked last season. Real Madrid without doubt us big club and the most successful in the competition but I think Manchester City is gonna play in the final at their expense.
My hope is like that, but it definitely takes extra effort, especially for Madrid, even though they are the defending champions, Manchester City is a real strong challenger, one might even say stronger than the intensity of the attacks.
Madrid just have to continue to focus and maximize counterattacks for their matches.
Leg 1 They will play at the Bernabeu of course this is something good for Madrid and as much as possible they have to try to win in this first leg.