Fans spot Real Madrid stars’ classy gesture as training footage emerges ahead of huge Man City clash

REAL MADRID stars were hailed for their immense sportsmanship ahead of tonight’s crunch Champions League clash against Manchester City.

Real take on City in the quarter-finals at the Etihad following a stunning first leg between the two title favourites at the Santiago Bernabeu which ended 3-3.

Real Madrid stars avoided stepping on Manchester City’s badge

Real Madrid take on Man City in a crunch Champions League quarter-final clash

Los Blancos trained for the crucial game at the Citizens’ ground and the camera caught Carlo Ancelotti‘s players paying respect to the hosts.

Real players were seen walking down the corridors where City’s badge was placed on the floor.

And all the Madrid aces walked around the club crest making sure they wouldn’t step on it.

Fans stormed social media to congratulate Real for the class and dignity they showed.

One supporter tweeted: “Values.”

Another commented: “Sportsmanship.”

A third wrote: “They are real players.”

This ones said: “Respect.”

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And that one stated: “Class.”

City are looking to replicate last season’s Treble triumph but are facing a daunting task against Champions League record winners Real.

The winner of tonight’s fixture will go on to face either Bayern Munich or Arsenal in the semi-finals.

Speaking ahead of the clash, Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham revealed he held talks with other clubs – thought to include Man City – before making the switch to the Bernabeu.

The £88.5million signing said: “I had conversations with other teams but when Madrid came in it was a no-brainer really.

“The size of the club, the project, the plan going forward, the chance to play with such amazing players.

“I just jumped at it. That’s why I made my decision.”