Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola feels that playing against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League is a "bit like tradition" after the defending champions drew the 14-time champions in the knockout stage for the third consecutive season.
This is the 25th edition of the Laureus Awards - now regarded as the "athletes' awards" due to their unique selection process and the regard in which they are held by sportsmen and women at all levels.
The UEFA Champions League draw for quarter-finals concluded on Friday setting up blockbuster ties with defending champions Manchester City taking on Real Madrid.
A thunderous long-range strike from Marcus Rashford handed United an early lead and the Red Devils remained in control due to a missed opportunity by City's star striker Erling Haaland. But United could not hold on to it. The victory has extended the City's unbeaten run to 19 games.
Ahead of the Manchester derby in the Premier League (PL) at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday, City head coach Pep Guardiola accepted that it will be a "real tough game" against United.
Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana believes he is "feeling better" after enduring a mentally "difficult time" during his start to life with the Red Devils in the Premier League.
Manchester United head coach Erik Ten Hag isn't afraid of defending champions Manchester City and he is looking forward to the challenge that lies ahead of the club.
Following Manchester City's massive 6-2 win over Luton Town on Wednesday in the FA Cup, head coach Pep Guardiola praised the combination between Kevin De Bruyne and Erling Haaland.
Four of Haaland's first five goals received assistance from Kevin de Bruyne and he scored two goals in the second half. Previously, Haaland had scored five goals against RP Leipzig during the UEFA Champions League last season.
The Laureus is recognised as the Ultimate Global Athletes Award and remains the gold standard for the stars of world sport, who each year hope to see their names added to a list of winners that includes all-time greats.