Real Madrid fans surround the team bus to welcome their players ahead of their Champions League semi-final with Man City…with the holders bidding to undermine Pep Guardiola’s Treble hopes
The Real Madrid team bus was flanked by thousands of supporters as their side traveled to the Santiago Bernabeu ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Manchester City.
Footage showed home supporters cheering the team bus from both sides of the road on its way to the stadium.
Fans heightened the mood ahead of the crunch clash with flares also lit at the coach, with flags and scarves waving to show their support.
The Real Madrid team bus was surrounded by security to ensure a safe journey to the stadium.
The display from the Real Madrid supporters showed their appetite for the competition, with Los Blancos bidding for a sixth title in a decade.
Real Madrid fans cheered the team bus from both sides on its way to the Santiago Bernabeu
The team bus was flanked by security as fans showed their support ahead of the semi-final
Carlo Ancelotti’s side are trying to maintain their status as European champions after beating Liverpool in last season’s final.
Real Madrid host Man City in the first leg of the semi-final as Pep Guardiola’s side attempt to reach a historic treble.
The record 14 times European champions is a major obstacle for City, who are looking for a first Champions League title.
Real knocked Man City out of the competition at the same stage last season after a fightback in the second leg.