Pep Guardiola has admitted Manchester City must deliver a "perfect game" if they are to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in their Champions League last-16 second leg on Tuesday night.
Real Madrid have received a significant lift ahead of their Champions League round-of-16 second-leg clash with Manchester City on Tuesday, with both Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham included in the squad traveling to England.
Real Madrid moved to a point behind Barcelona in LaLiga's standings with a game in hand after an emphatic 4-1 win over Elche at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Real Madrid hat trick hero Federico Valverde praised his team's unity in the 3-0 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg victory against Manchester City on Wednesday.
Manchester City face a huge challenge to keep their Champions League hopes alive after Federico Valverde's first-half hat-trick gave Real Madrid control of their last-16 tie.
Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to remain true to their identity as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.