Manchester City take on Real Madrid in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final at the Etihad - SportsNight

Manchester City and Real Madrid are gearing up for another clash after a 1-1 draw in the last match. The first leg of this semi-final once again left the two teams neutral. Manchester City will have the advantage of playing at the Etihad as they host Real Madrid with the aim of advancing to the final. The upcoming match between Manchester City and Real Madrid is scheduled to start at 12:30 AM IST, 3 pm ET on 17 May 2023 at Manchester City's P. The match between Man City and Real Madrid is at the Etihad. The Premier League is high and with their presence in the FA Cup final, they will be doing their best to ensure success in the Champions League as well, having achieved a historic treble and left a mark in history. Despite Real Madrid's attempts to delay the inevitable, Barcelona secured the La Liga title by beating local rivals. As a result, Real Madrid's focus will now be on the Champions League. Manchester City are unbeaten since February, have yet to crack their Champions League final and have yet to finally end their Champions League curse, but the competition's masters, Real Madrid, will be a huge test of their credentials.

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Nathan Ake could return from injury as Rode is also expected to be fit, though he missed last weekend's win over Everton. Eduardo Camavinga should be fit for Real Madrid. Eder Militao will also return from a Champions League ban. Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi admitted when asked if he would prefer to face City or Madrid in the final after his side's 3-0 Champions League final victories over Manchester City and Real Madrid. In the second leg of their last-four tie on Wednesday, Inzaghi kept his cards close to his chest. "When you go to face City or Real you usually start as underdogs, but football is open everywhere: last year we met with Real Madrid, we lost two matches but played well. Manchester City needs no introduction: we will see, whoever comes. Arrive and join."

Man City and Madrid played out a 1-1 draw after the first leg in Spain last week.

"Whoever we end up with, we will be unlucky because they are two great teams with incredible quality," Inzaghi said with a smile. "I will watch tomorrow's game as I watched the first leg. ... We will certainly follow it closely. Total victory against AC Milan in the semi-final on Tuesday. Lautaro Martinez's 74th-minute goal at the San Siro made Inter easy. Following last week's 2-0 first leg win. Rivals. Can Inter compete with Man City or Real Madrid in the UCL final? Can Inter compete with Man City or Real Madrid in the UCL final? The ESPN FC crew breaks down Inter Milan's semi-final win in the Champions League and how they will win the final in a tough match. Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi admitted his side will be underdogs in the Champions League final against either Manchester City or Real Madrid after their 3-0 semi-final win over AC Milan on Tuesday. Lautaro Martinez's 74th-minute goal at the San Siro saw Inter comfortably beat their opponents after a 2-0 first-leg win last week. When asked whether to face City in the final or Madrid, who play the second leg of their last-four tie on Wednesday, Inzaghi was clutching his cards close to his chest. "When you go to face City or Real you usually start as underdogs, but football is always open: last year we met Real Madrid, we lost two matches but played well. Manchester City needs no introduction: we will see, whoever comes, we will see. Come and join." "Whoever we end up with, we will be unlucky because they are two great teams with incredible quality," Inzaghi said with a smile. "I'll watch tomorrow's match like I watched the first leg. Of course we'll follow it closely."

Inter boss Simone Inzaghi celebrates with his coaching staff after the win against AC Milan.

Piero Cruciati/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images A month ago, Inzaghi faced criticism and was under pressure following a sluggish run of results, yet his team turned it around and Tuesday's win was their eighth in a row in all competitions. "In the beginning it was a dream but we always believed, we had an extraordinary run and to win a semi-final in a derby like this is very satisfying. We can only praise the boys," Inzaghi told Sport Mediaset. Inter are third in Serie A and will face Fiorentina in the Coppa Italia final on May 24. Their return to form has been fueled by a strong defense that has kept six clean sheets and conceded just three goals in their current run of wins. "We said a long time ago that, one way or the other, we're going to make a mad effort to get our best," he said. Inzaghi basked in the glory of his side's win against Milan, their fourth consecutive win against their city rivals.

Milan have not lost four games against Inter since the 1973-74 season.

"They showed strength, determination, aggression and concentration, they were amazing," he said. "We've played four derbies since January, won all four, and we know Milan are the champions of Italy and have great quality, but the players were excellent and deserved to enjoy this evening." Before their two semi-final wins, Inter beat Milan 3-0 to lift the Italian Supercup in January and won Serie A 1-0 the following month. Inzaghi said Serie A is now the primary focus of his players, who will face newly crowned champions Napoli on Sunday. "I gave the players the day off tomorrow because we haven't had it since April 1. It's deserved. We'll see again from Thursday because we have to prepare for a league game in Naples." The Champions League final will be played at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on June 10.