On Wednesday afternoon, footage of several Real Madrid players making an attempt to demonstrate their respect for their forthcoming opponents, Manchester City, came to light.

Naturally, Real Madrid is eager to face Pep Guardiola’s City again later this evening.

The second leg of the clubs’ quarterfinal Champions League match promises to be just as exciting.

The game currently stands at a knife-edge, with the hosts having a little lead after fighting to a 3-3 draw in the capital of Spain.

Conversely, it is widely anticipated that The Etihad will host another exciting match that will undoubtedly lead to increased tension between two teams that are rapidly developing a rivalry on the continent.

However, as previously mentioned, Real Madrid’s players made care to pay their respects to their opponents in the lead-up to their match on Wednesday.

As a sign of respect for the Sky Blues as a group, Carlo Ancelotti’s team made a deliberate effort to walk around as much as possible before entering the field for training in Manchester. They refused to foot on the Man City crest