City are back!

Gareth Taylor‘s side kick off the 2021/22 season with a bang, facing Real Madrid in the Champions League Round Two qualifying stage.

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It’s a baptism of fire for the new campaign - a crucial clash - but we’re ready.

Entering our sixth term in the competition, we’ve reached the semi-finals twice. Having lost out on aggregate to eventual winners Barcelona last time out (despite being one of only two teams to beat them all season), lessons have been learned.

Our new adventure begins on Tuesday 31 August with a night under the lights in the Spanish capital (kick-off 20:00 UK time).

We’re ready. Are you...?

Watch the video above to get in the mood...