Mancini eyes Madrid scalp

MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini has no fear as his team prepares to play the legendary Real Madrid this week.

City return to the Champions League with a trip to the Bernabeu Stadium to face the Spanish champions tomorrow, following a difficult 1-1 draw at Stoke.

Mancini sees no reason why the reigning Barclays Premier League champions should be cowed by the nine–time European title–winners.

The Italian said: "We know it will be a tough game. We play against one of the best teams in the world, but we want to do our job well. I think it will be a fantastic game.”

Like rivals United, City failed to progress beyond the group stage in their maiden Champions League campaign last year despite accumulating 10 points with some respectable performances.


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