Raphael Varane names two possible advantages for Real Madrid over Man City

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straight to your inbox Raphael Varane expects Real Madrid's Champions League return leg against Manchester City to be very different than it could have been.

The crunch last-16 clash was meant to go ahead in March but was postponed when the Spanish team were forced into quarantine before being rearranged for August 7 as part of the plans to complete the season following three months off owing to the pandemic.

Pep Guardiola has warned about the historic strength of Real in the competition as he looks to prepare his side as well as possible for the game a week on Friday.

As well as agreeing with the City manager about their experience, defender Varane thinks form could prove important as they take on a home side that will not have any fans to.