The Citizens hold a two away goals lead after a 2-1 win against Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu last night.
Manchester City went into the game with confidence following Rahem Sterling inclusion after harmstring recovery.
Real Madrid took the lead following a pressing game which saw Otamendi disposed off the ball and Madrid counter for Isco to finish.
In the second half, Pep Guardiola team reacted instantly as De Bruyne was controlling the tempo with his passes.
Finally, the equaliser came as Jesus Gabriel rewarded manager faith with the goal.
A goal which De Bruyne described as "a beautiful goal".
Guardiola called upon Sterling who replaced Bernardo Silva, and the English pace became too much for Ramos and Varane.
A foul on Sterling in the box lead to a penalty that De Bruyne converted.
He has now scored 50 goals for Manchester City.
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