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Can Antonio Rudiger shackle 51-goal Erling Haaland and will John Stones be able to keep Vinicius Jr quiet? CHRIS SUTTON looks at the THREE key battles ahead of Man City's Champions League semi-final showdown with Real Madrid

Manchester City will continue their quest for a historic treble this week when the clash with Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.

Pep Guardiola's side are point clear of Arsenal at the top of the Premier League and have a date with Manchester United in the FA Cup Final next month, but it's the Champions League that remains the trophy that has eluded the club so far.

In 2021 they reached the final only to be bested by Chelsea, while Pep Guardiola's last triumph came with Barcelona back in 2011.