On Wednesday, 11 March, Real Madrid will face Manchester City at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League Round of 16 tie.
It is the fifth consecutive season that the two teams have met in the Champions League knockout stages, and it's the Spanish side that have come out on top more of than not.
The Bernabeu is sold out for what should be a blockbuster match between two of European football's best teams.
How many Manchester City fans are going to Madrid?
Manchester City were given an allocation of 3,895 tickets for the match against Real Madrid, and tickets have now been officially taken off sale. There is no official word whether all tickets were sold out or if the club had just taken them off sale due to the close proximity of the fixture.
It isn't anticipated that too many Man City fans will travel without tickets. Playing Real Madrid is no longer a fantasy for City fans who endured the dark days at the club, and most match-going Blues will have already ticked off the Bernabeu.
City fans who do make the trip over to the Spanish capital will more than likely spend the majority of their time in Plaza Mayor. The central square is usually a hub for away fans before matches against Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid, with the square's perimeter littered with bars and restaurants.
Where do the Manchester City fans sit in the Bernabeu?
Real Madrid aren't overly kind with where they put away fans at the Bernabeu. City fans will be situated in the fourth-tier in the North-East corner of the stadium, so they will do well to make their voices heard. Despite being the fourth tier, the view is actually still pretty good from the away end.
The Bernabeu is incredibly steep, so you don't feel miles away from the action as you do at other large stadiums.
Full fans' matchday guide for Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Many Manchester City fans will already know their way around Madrid pretty well after plenty of trips here in recent years. However, for those making their way over to Madrid for the first time, here is everything you need to know.
Where to eat and drink for Manchester City fans in Madrid
As already mentioned, Plaza Mayor is a hotbed for food and drink in Madrid, and you won't go wrong if you head there on matchday due to the volume of available places. If you'd rather spend a bit of time outside of Plaza Mayor, then there are plenty of other options elsewhere. Three bars/restaurants to check out in Madrid:
- El Parnasillo del Príncipe – C. del Príncipe, 33, Centro, 28012 Madrid, Spain
- James Joyce – C. de Alcalá, 59, Salamanca, 28014 Madrid, Spain
- La Cervecería Deportiva – C. de las Veneras, 7, Centro, 28013 Madrid, Spain
How to get to the Bernabeu: Guide for Manchester City fans in Madrid
The Bernabeu isn't a million miles away from the centre of Madrid, so walking is a possibility. From Plaza Mayor, the total walking distance is just one hour, so if you set off in the early evening, you could take a casual stroll to the stadium, stopping off at a couple of pubs en route.
Alternatively, you can stay in the heart of Madrid until as late as possible before boarding the City's metro line to the stadium. You will need Metro Line #10, which goes directly to the Bernabeu. As the name suggests, once you get off here, you will be right outside the stadium.