Man City v Real Madrid clash finally gets UK government nod

Manchester City vs Real Madrid’s Champions League last 16 second leg clash will go ahead as planned on August 7.

At the last count, the UK Government imposed a 14-day mandatory quarantine for anyone arriving into the UK from Spain, according to a change in coronavirus public health guidelines.

However, a Sky Sports report claim a statement from the UK Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport, confirmed exemptions will be made, including for the travelling Real Madrid delegation.

“Exempted individuals will live in ‘bubbles’, behind closed doors.

“This applies to sports stars, event officials, coaches, medical staff and relevant media figures.”

Manchester City are currently leading the two legged tie, after goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus secured a 2-1 win away in Madrid back in February.

UEFA granted permission for all remaining last 16 second legs to be played at their originally designated grounds, with Barcelona set to face Napoli at the Camp Nou on August 8.

Real Madrid's Last 16 second leg clash with Man City is going ahead in England ✅

The UK government say the Real players are exempt from the 14-day quarantine they have re-imposed on Spanish travellers 😷 pic.twitter.com/ZWjgMpRoaB

— SportsJOE (@SportsJOEdotie) July 26, 2020

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All qualified sides will then head to Lisbon for a special ‘Final 8’ version of the competition, with quarter final, semi final and final matches played as one off games.

The winner of the clash will face either Lyon or Juventus in the last eight.