Real Madrid defeated Manchester City in the semi-final of the Champions League last season, on their way to winning the competition.

The two sides will again meet in the semi-final of the Champions League.

Interestingly, Man City are being seen as favourites to win the Champions League.

FiveThirtyEight’s computer algorithm has given its prediction for the Champions League semi-finals.

The supercomputer predicts a 37 per cent chance that Real Madrid will beat Manchester City and advance to the Champions League final. However, the supercomputer backs Man City to win at 63 percent.

Inter Milan have also been backed as the favourites in the other semi-final clash.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti is happy to be regarded as Champions League underdogs.

Ancelotti was asked if he’s concerned that Manchester City are rated as favourites for the title.

He replied, “It doesn’t bother me, because the truth is that there are several teams in England that compete well, they are very strong and have players who compete at a very high level – for all of that, I am not surprised that they are rated as favourites, like Manchester City is now.

“I could say that that there is a difference – European clubs are showing that the opposite is true. Last season, there were two Spanish clubs in the Champions League semi-finals, and this year there are three Italian sides in the quarter finals. European football is more competitive than many people think, especially the English, who think they have the strongest league, the most spectacular league in the world, but other European teams who have less money to invest, continue competing, like Italian football and Spanish football.”

Real Madrid will take on Manchester City on May 9 and May 17. Madrid host the first leg before making the trip to Manchester.