Nigerian whiz kid, Kelechi Iheanacho, hopes to sustain his superlative display as Manchester City battles La Liga giants, Real Madrid, in Friday’s International Champions Cup in Melbourne.
Iheanacho is likely to feature again for City after impressing against Roma.
Raheem Sterling is also expected to be back in action for his new club.
City won their first match of the pre-season tournament by beating Roma on penalties, while Madrid lost to the Italians on penalties in their opening game.
Manuel Pellegrini’s side can keep up their winning start to this year’s International Champions Cup when they take on Spanish giants, Real Madrid, at the famed Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The Blues got their campaign off to a dramatic start on Tuesday, thanks to a penalty shootout victory over Roma.
Rafael Benitez will take charge of Real Madrid for just the second time on Friday after suffering a loss in his opening game last weekend.
Los Blancos saw their International Champions Cup campaign get off to a losing start as they were beaten by Roma on penalties following a goalless draw in Melbourne.
With his strongest side still a mystery to him, Benitez will be hoping that things click for him and his players against the former Premier League champions.
Madrid have no fitness concerns ahead of the match, though the likes of Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos and Isco could all be in the starting lineup after being named on the bench for the team’s last match.
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