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Manchester City's Manuel Pellegrini has warned his squad: reaching the final or assuming the failure of their project. Under this internal pressure the English club faces a crucial clash against 10 times champions Real Madrid for a place in the final of Milan.
'History speaks for itself. But we have desire to compete against them. For us, playing against Real Madrid is incredible test,' says Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola on the eve of their Champions League semi-final first leg. SOUNDBITE
FC Barcelona's attacking trio will challenge Atletico Madrid's unbreakable defence. This is the biggest of the Champions League quarter finals delivered in the draw held in Nyon Friday.
City fans gathered at both the Depot Mayfield venue in Manchester and a pub near the Etihad Stadium celebrate as Rodri opens the score in the 68th minute of the Champions League final. Meanwhile, Inter fans in Milan can't hide their disappointment as they watch the match. IMAGES
Football fans are dancing and enjoying during the afternoon at Taksim Square in Istanbul, a few hours before Manchester City-Inter Milan Champions League final kick-off. IMAGES
Real Madrid players celebrate their 14th Champions League title in the Spanish capital after they defeated Liverpool 1-0 at the Stade de France. IMAGES