Dave: Is Guardiola doing a Rodgers here with no Agüero at the Bernabéu

City have plenty of numbers at the back so far. Ederson boots a long kick in the direction of Riyad Mahrez but it goes all the way to the other end.

Bright start for City. Benjamin Mendy's cross isn't properly cleared by Sergio Ramos and Bernardo Silva's shot is blocked by Dani Carvajal.

Michael Brown
Former Man City midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

What type of feeling will the players have? This is such a big game, the atmosphere, the surroundings. It's a great opportunity for the players to go and set the tone.

Nice handshake from Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola. And awaaaaay we go.

Hugs from the managers here. Here we go.

Manchester City have never beaten Real Madrid, losing twice at the Bernabeu and drawing both Etihad games.

Real Madrid have prevailed in their last four Champions League knockout ties against English opposition - 5-0 on aggregate v Tottenham (2011 quarter-finals), 3-2 v Manchester United (2013 last 16), 1-0 v City (2016 semi-finals), 3-1 v Liverpool (2018 final).

They have reached the knockout stages of the Champions League for the 23rd consecutive season, the longest run in the history of the tournament and a streak that began in 1997-98.

They have scored in each of their last 22 home games in the knockout stages of the Champions League. However they have failed to win their last three knockout matches at the Bernabeu.

This is a proper Champions League tie, isn't it. The players are coming out of the tunnel. The Bernabeu is rocking. ROCKING.

Sylvain Distin
Former Man City defender on BBC Radio 5 Live

Could City's players leave if the ban is not overturned?

It will go through everyone’s mind. If you play for a club like Manchester City, they will pay you a lot more but you play there because you want to have a chance to compete in the Champions League and win the league.

If you don’t it will be difficult for them to keep players. I don’t think any player will come out and say they want to leave. You keep your cards close to your chest.

They can’t let all the players leave so it will be a battle between the club and players – and their agents.

The club are still in a strong position. They don’t have to sell players. They will only sell if they get good financial offers. It’s not like the whole team will go. They might have to compromise by letting a couple of players leave but they will retain most of their quality players.

Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

Raheem Sterling's interview reminded me of an interview Gareth Bale gave me when he was at Spurs 12 months before he joined Real Madrid.

Everyone knows that if you want to go to Real Madrid, you have to say you love Real Madrid. Sterling won't say it again, he has done it now.

Real don't have the money they used to, but they are going to put it all together to sign Kylian Mbappe. He will eventually go to Madrid. I don't think they have the money to go after Sterling.

Michael Brown
Former Man City midfielder on BBC Radio 5 Live

Defensively is the key for City. Otamendi is going to be key - what type of performance will we see from him?

Considering their links with Real Madrid and Barcelona, Zinedine Zidane and Pep Guardiola never actually played against each other for those clubs. Zidane arrived in Madrid from Juventus for a then world record fee of £45m just as Guardiola had left Barca. Their paths have not crossed as managers until now.

Their last competitive meeting was the Euro 2000 quarter-final when Zizou's France came out 2-1 winners over Pep and Spain. Will his Real team be one step ahead tonight?

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Zinedine Zidane has won all 12 Champions League knockout rounds he has been involved in as a manager.

Real won three European Cups in a row in his first two-and-a-half-year reign. He returned last season after their last 16 exit against Ajax.

His three European Cups as a manager is a joint record with Bob Paisley and Carlo Ancelotti.

Mark, Sussex: Will be really interesting if City get a penalty tonight considering their record from the spot this season, is it time for Ederson to take the responsibility?

Manchester City

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola, when asked what his side need to do to beat Real Madrid, joked: "Score five goals in 10 minutes!

"Just try to be ourselves, play as good as possible in this amazing scenario. It is the Champions League and if you want to do something good you have to play this kind of team."

Asked players to use Uefa ban as extra motivation? "No. The only way we can beat this team with incredible history is on the pitch."

On not starting Fernandinho: "I decide for him and for the players this line-up. That is all. Fernandinho is incredible at set-pieces but he is not in the top, top, top conditions."

On Raheem Sterling on the bench: "He could have played from the beginning but 90 minutes I do not know so that is why I decide."

Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

Without Ronaldo, it's a different Real Madrid. It has to be. There are weaknesses in this Real team, but there were when Cristiano Ronaldo was here and he got them out of trouble. But there is no doubt this is a weaker Real Madrid.