Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits he must learn to live with the hectic fixture schedule that will see Real Madrid have an extra day's rest for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final.

City head into the return fixture at the Etihad on Wednesday having earned a credible 1-1 draw in Madrid, given to them by Kevin De Bruyne's sensational strike from outside of the penalty area.

Guardiola's side are now viewed as favourites against 14-time Champions League winners Real, with their relentless Premier League winning streak continuing at the weekend with a 3-0 triumph over Everton - a victory that now looks likely to have earned City a third consecutive Premier League title.