Champions League: #ManCity need leap of faith against Real Madrid

Until this season Manchester City's progression in the Champions League could be measured in baby steps but on Tuesday they can make a huge leap forward when they host Real Madrid in their first European semi-final for 45 years.

The Abu Dhabi-backed English club have already broken new ground this season, moving past the last 16 stage that proved their limit for the past two seasons having failed even to survive the group stage prior to that.

In seeing off Paris St Germain, who have similar financial muscle, in the quarter-finals they delivered a powerful statement of intent to reach their first semi-final since a European Cup Winners' Cup defeat by Chelsea in 1971.

CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SEMI-FINALS: Chelsea draw Atletico Madrid, Jose Mourinho’s men meet the conquerors of Barcelona

Chelsea will face Atletico Madrid in their semi-final encounter, with Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois set to be pitted against his employers as Jose Mourinho bids to claim another Champions League title.