Real Madrid looks more confidence after winning Copa del Rey as capital facing Manchester City on Champion League semifinal three days later, another side the citizen have consistent performance and managed top standing in domestic league make them have confidence for away to Bernaneu Stadium. Exactly Manchester City has bad record when playing at Bernabeu stadium after last games eliminated by Real Madrid on few minutes later before match ended.
That's what Real Madrid will see after winning a trophy, finally being able to appear more focused starting to show something that could be a surprise and playing Leg 1 at home, of course Man City can't feel superior. Even though there is Haaland who is always proud of, there is no guarantee he will get away with it easily. Real Madrid will definitely be able to finish this match calmly, in the midst of seeing Man City's progress which continues to improve in terms of performance.
The motivation of the Madrid players multiplied after winning the Copa del Rey. Real Madrid, which acts as the host in leg 1, will certainly be very ambitious to win the match. Armed with sufficient experience in the Champions League, it seems that it will not be difficult for Ancelotti's troops to beat Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Both teams got their own motivation, Man City with good results in the Premier League and was able to secure the top position in the standings, then Real Madrid won the 20th Copa del Rey trophy and succeeded in building the enthusiasm of its players to get the next trophy. The Real Madrid players only need to beat Man City at home which, with Man City's record at the Bernabeu, is bad enough to play there.