Some Manchester City fans took a not-so-subtle dig at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr during Tuesday's Champions League playoff game, displaying a banner showing City midfielder Rodri with the Ballon d'Or trophy beside the caption,

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says it is a "nightmare" preparing to face a Pep Guardiola team because the Spaniard has "ideas that make you think". Manchester City and Real will rekindle their modern rivalry later on Tuesday with the first leg of their Champions League play-off at Etihad Stadium.

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti believes the winner of his side's Champions League play-off clash with Manchester City will be among the favourites to lift the trophy.Ancelotti expressed his surprise at that run but believes City still have the players and coach to do damage to the Champions League holders.

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti was full of praise for his side's efforts after they put in a well-rounded display in fighting back to win 3-2 at Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase playoff on Tuesday.

Carlo Ancelotti has described Pep Guardiola as ‘the best manager out there’ and a ‘nightmare’ to prepare for ahead of Real Madrid’s trip to face Manchester City on Tuesday night. The two European heavyweights clash in the Champions League knockout play-off,