"At Real Madrid, there is a sense of frustration following the UEFA Champions League draw. Within the club, there's a feeling that they keep being paired with Manchester City year after year. In fact, Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rüdiger have now faced City more times as Madrid players than they ever did during their spell at Chelsea."
"The matchup represents the fifth knockout-stage meeting between the clubs in recent seasons. It will also mark their 10th and 11th encounters in the competition since 2020. The recurring draw has cemented the fixture as one of the defining rivalries of the modern Champions League era."
Real Madrid and Manchester City are set for another Champions League encounter, marking their fifth knockout-stage meeting and their 10th and 11th competitions since 2020. This recurring fixture has become one of the defining rivalries of the modern Champions League era, with previous meetings occurring at pivotal tournament stages. Spanish journalist Damian Casol reports mounting frustration within Real Madrid over being repeatedly paired with Manchester City year after year. Players like Thibaut Courtois and Antonio Rüdiger have faced City significantly more times as Madrid players than during their Chelsea careers. Courtois faced City seven times at Chelsea but nine times at Madrid, with two additional fixtures scheduled. Rüdiger encountered City nine times as a Chelsea player and six times at Madrid, with upcoming matches raising that total to eight.
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