After seeing the game between Manchester City and Arsenal that ended the way it ended, I think Madrid will be more confident that they can win the fixture against Manchester city and city will have their confidence tampered as they were literally humbled by an epic scoreline in the yesterday's fixture. I n this fixture it's sad that winning is the only option for either teams as they cannot draw and still have a chance so it's going to be a really epic and yet intriguing game between both teams.
Well, they still got FA cup game before the playoff 1st leg against Real Madrid. If they can win, it will boost their morale but if they lose, it will only make things worse. But I must say I'm disappointed at their performance at the weekend. They can lose to any side at their worst moment but to lose in the manner they did against Arsenal was quite shocking. Goals were pouring in like free booze and Pep couldn't do anything to stop it. From their recent results, it's quick for anyone to write them off but I hope they put up a good fight against Los Blancos.
I don't think the FA cup match is worthy of boosting their morale against an elite team like Real Madrid. What I expect them to do is to remove fear and forget about their ordeal, then face Real Madrid with everything they've got as if their life depend on that match. They should also be willing to accept whatever result they get from that match because the probability that the match will go against them is very high. Real Madrid have been in good form though and will not want to crash out of the champions league at this stage, hence they may likely win the match. I really find it strange that Real Madrid and Manchester City always meet in the champions league, I don't know if that is a mere coincidence or not.