I think this is the hardest match to predict in the Quarter Finals of UEFA Champions League this season. Both the teams are in great form. But Erling Haaland seems to be struggling right now against the big teams. So I believe if Real Madrid can shut him down, then they can win. Bellingham is going under injury and is expected to be back before their match against Manchester City, so if he can be fit, he would be the key player of Real Madrid.
I believe it will be a tactical battle between the two coaches Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola. Players staying fit is one of the necessities for both the team before the match.
Duke Khan
I hope that both teams can field their best squads, so that we can watch the match run with high tension. The atmosphere will be very different from other matches, because the Man City versus Madrid match can be considered an early final. It is true that it is very difficult to predict the final result, because both teams are strong candidates to win the Champions League trophy this season. The injury factor will indeed play a role in each club chances of winning, losing key players is a big loss for Pep Guardiola or Ancelotti.
Madrid may have a slight advantage in the first leg because they will act as hosts, Ancelotti will use all the resources he has to achieve revenge. On paper, both teams have the complete attributes to beat each other regardless of home or away matches, this is where it is difficult to predict the final result of this match. Furthermore, I think whoever can emerge victorious in that match and advance to the semifinals will have a big chance of winning the trophy this season.