Top Nigerian Coach Explains Who Will Reach UCL Final Between Man City vs Real Madrid

• Manchester City forced Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw in a Champions League game on May 9
• Nigerian coach Abdullahi Biffo believes Man City will reach the UCL final this time around
• The former Abia Warriors coach said the away goal would be a tonic for Man City in leg two

Former Kwara United gaffer, Abdullahi Biffo has hailed Pep Guardiola and his Manchester City wards for forcing Real Madrid to a 1-1 draw on Tuesday night, May 9, following their Champions League semi-final first-leg encounter.

Playing at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Los Blancos were tipped to get a win against the reigning Premier League champions but were unable to triumph despite getting many scoring chances.

Real Madrid started the battle aggressively on a clear hunt for an early goal against the Citizens who would have their goalkeeper, Ederson to thank for his incredible saves.

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Vinicius Junior eventually scored for the hosts in the 36th minute, with Kevin De Bruyne restoring parity for Man City in the 67th minute.

Speaking exclusively to Sports Brief, Biffo - who watched the match live - stated that Guardiola would be satisfied with the draw he got in the first leg.

Biffo comments on City's draw

"I had to travel from the US to watch this game, and I must say that I was impressed with Man City because they played together as a team and I see them progressing to the final."

Biffo explained that if Real Madrid had won, it would have been difficult for Man City in the return leg.

"But now, Guardiola and his players will come out and attack at the Etihad [Stadium] because they scored an away goal and they will win. It's over for Real Madrid, I want to say."

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Courtois: Real Madrid will advance

Earlier, Sports Brief reported on Thibaut Courtois rating Real Madrid's chances of progressing to the Champions League final ahead of the second-leg semi-final clash with Man City.

Vini Junior and De Bruyne traded breathtaking goals as Los Blancos and the Citizens shared the spoils after a breathtaking 90 minutes of play at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

The Premier League side had dominated the early exchanges and threatened to open the scoring, only for Vinicius to net against the run of play with a thunderous shot from long range.