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Training: City aim to be the Real deal!

Spirits were high as City completed final preparations ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Women’s Champions League second round second leg tie at home to Real Madrid.

The contest is evenly poised following last week’s action-packed 1-1 first leg draw in Madrid.

Ahead of the decider, City served up a superb display in last Saturday’s opening FA Women’s Super League match of the season away at Everton, securing a 4-0 win.

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And as our gallery from Tuesday’s session illustrates, Gareth Taylor‘s squad were in great spirits ahead of Wednesday’s big match.

View the best of our big match preparations in our gallery...

Don’t miss the chance to witness our first home game of the new season in Wednesday’s home opener against Real Madrid. Tickets for the game are now on sale, while the clash is also available to watch live on CITY+.

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ALL SMILES: Janine Beckie was in positive mood during Tuesday's session

ALL SMILES: Janine Beckie was in positive mood during Tuesday's session
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ACTION STATIONS: Jill Scott steps up the Tuesday training intensity

ACTION STATIONS: Jill Scott steps up the Tuesday training intensity
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THE BOSS: Gareth Taylor keeps a watchful eye over proceedings

THE BOSS: Gareth Taylor keeps a watchful eye over proceedings
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FOCUS TIME: Laura Coombs sizes up the options

FOCUS TIME: Laura Coombs sizes up the options
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WONDERWEIR: Caroline Weir will be looking to weave her magic once again against Real Madrid

WONDERWEIR: Caroline Weir will be looking to weave her magic once again against Real Madrid
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AT FULL STRETCH: The City squad go through their paces

AT FULL STRETCH: The City squad go through their paces
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CAPTAIN'S CALL: Steph Houghton goes through her paces

CAPTAIN'S CALL: Steph Houghton goes through her paces
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SUNNY SIDE UP: Jess Park takes a quick breather during Tuesday's session

SUNNY SIDE UP: Jess Park takes a quick breather during Tuesday's session
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ALL FIRED UP: A repeat of Saturday's superb 4-0 win at Everton would be more than welcome

ALL FIRED UP: A repeat of Saturday's superb 4-0 win at Everton would be more than welcome