Two clubs in a surprising state of discombobulation clash at the Etihad tonight.
Manchester City have under-performed for much of the season and the Champions League and FA Cup remain their only realistic chances of claiming silverware.
Real Madrid have injury worries that even Pep Guardiola would flinch at, particularly in defence with the likes of Eder Militao, Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba all missing.
The question is whether City have enough confidence to take advantage?