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Real Madrid see request to close Santiago Bernabeu roof granted with Man City set to face intimidating atmosphere in Champions League quarter-final showdown

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According to <a href="https://www.espn.in/football/story/_/id/39902042/real-madrid-bernabeu-roof-shut-man-city" target="_blank">ESPN</a>, Madrid asked UEFA for permission to conduct the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final under a closed roof at Santiago Bernabeu. The club have introduced a retractable roof in their newly renovated home ground and believe closing it will allow for a better atmosphere in the all-important clash against the reigning European champions.

WHAT HAPPENED?

UEFA have now made a final call on the matter after a pre-match technical meeting that saw designated match referee Francois Letexier consulted. As <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/football/2024/apr/09/real-madrid-close-roof-manchester-city-noise-champions-league?utm_source=dlvr.it&amp;utm_medium=twitter" target="_blank">The Guardian</a> reports, Real have been granted permission to seal the stadium again, four weeks after playing under a closed roof in the second leg of their last-16 tie against RB Leipzig.

THE BIGGER PICTURE

City have travelled to Madrid for the vital fixture <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/team/real-madrid/3kq9cckrnlogidldtdie2fkbl" target="_blank">without two of their first-team defenders Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake</a>. The duo have been omitted from the 21-man matchday squad due to injuries.

DID YOU KNOW?

After hosting Pep Guardiola's side at home, Carlo Ancelotti's men will be back in action in La Liga on Saturday as they face Mallorca, where a victory would see them close in on the title.

WHAT NEXT FOR REAL MADRID?

Real Madrid see request to close Santiago Bernabeu roof granted with Man City set to face intimidating atmosphere in Champions League quarter-final showdown | Goal.com

Real Madrid have seen a request to play their Champions League home fixture against Manchester City under a closed roof granted.

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