City, though, could roll out a new look after spending more than $200 million on new players in the winter transfer window, including European debuts for midfielder Nico Gonzalez and forward Omar Marmoush. Madrid will, as usual, rely on their star-studded attack featuring Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham to see them through to the next round.

Pep Guardiola's Manchester City will be hoping to make full use of home advantage on Tuesday  as they host Real Madrid in this UCL playoff first-leg at the Etihad.  Today's game marks the fourth successive season these two European giants have faced off against each other.