Man City vs Real Madrid: Preview, Predictions, and Lineups.
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Manchester City welcomes Real Madrid for the first leg of their thrilling Champions League clash. The two teams have met multiple times in recent seasons, and now they’re set to battle for a spot in the Round of 16.
Manchester City and Real Madrid face off once again over two legs in a bid to secure a place in the Champions League Round of 16.
These two sides have delivered some of the most unforgettable encounters in recent Champions League history, having met in the last three campaigns. However, due to City’s disappointing league phase, they now meet the European giants at a much earlier stage in the knockout rounds.
Pep Guardiola’s side scraped into the play-offs with a 3-1 win over Club Brugge on Matchday 8, finishing a disappointing 22nd in the table to set up this exciting showdown.
Real Madrid’s European campaign struggled early on, but back-to-back victories over RB Salzburg and Brest helped them surge to 11th place. Despite their star-studded lineup, the holders face some challenges, though this is typically when they hit their stride.
A 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid on Saturday kept Carlo Ancelotti’s team at the top of La Liga, but the race for the title is heating up with three teams vying for the crown.
Man City vs Real Madrid head-to-head results (last five games)
- Man City: 1 win
- Real Madrid: 2 wins
- Draws: 2
- Last meeting: Man City 1-1 (3-4p) Real Madrid (17 April 2024) – Champions League
Current form (all competitions)
| Man City | Real Madrid |
|---|---|
| Leyton Orient 1-2 Man City – 08/02/25 | Real Madrid 1-1 Atletico Madrid – 08/02/25 |
| Arsenal 5-1 Man City – 02/02/25 | Leganes 2-3 Real Madrid – 05/02/25 |
| Man City 3-1 Club Brugge – 29/01/25 | Espanyol 1-0 Real Madrid – 01/02/25 |
| Man City 3-1 Chelsea – 25/01/25 | Brest 0-3 Real Madrid – 29/01/25 |
| PSG 4-2 Man City – 22/01/25 | Real Valladolid 0-3 Real Madrid – 25/01/25 |
How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid on TV – UK & US
| Country | TV channel/live stream |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video |
| United States | Paramount+, fuboTV, TUDN.com, Univision NOW, TUDN App, TUDN USA, UniMás |
| Canada | DAZN Canada |
Man City team news
Rodri has been named in Manchester City’s squad for the knockout stages, with the club holding onto hope that he could return from a torn ACL before the season concludes. However, the Spanish midfielder is still some distance from a full recovery.
January signing Vitor Reis has not been included in the squad, but all of City’s other new signings have made the cut. There are concerns over Nico Gonzalez’s availability, however, after he was forced off with a back injury on Saturday.
Nathan Ake and Jeremy Doku are also expected to miss out due to injury.
Man City Predicted Lineup vs Real Madrid
(4-2-3-1):
Ederson; Akanji, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Bernardo, Kovacic; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland
Real Madrid team news
Real Madrid are facing significant defensive problems, with Lucas Vazquez the latest player to join the injury list. The veteran Spaniard is expected to miss both legs against Manchester City due to a hamstring injury.
Antonio Rudiger might be available next week, but he will miss Tuesday’s match due to a thigh injury. Additionally, David Alaba, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal are also sidelined.
With defensive issues mounting, Federico Valverde is expected to be deployed at right-back, which could allow Luka Modric to start in midfield. Eduardo Camavinga returned to action over the weekend and is likely to feature in Carlo Ancelotti’s midfield pivot.
Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs Man City
(4-2-3-1):
Courtois; Valverde, Tchouameni, Asensio, Mendy; Camavinga, Modric; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe.
Man City vs Real Madrid Score Prediction
With Real Madrid missing key defenders and Man City struggling defensively, it’s hard to imagine a 0-0 draw here. Both teams have glaring weaknesses, and Madrid’s defensive injuries will likely make it even harder for them to press effectively. City, on the other hand, have been vulnerable in transition and often allow high-quality chances.
Given these issues, it’s likely we’ll see a high-scoring game. A 3-2 win for Manchester City feels like a reasonable prediction.
Madrid’s lethal attacking trio will undoubtedly cause problems at the Etihad, but City should find their moments too. With both teams likely to play with little defensive stability, this game will be full of goals. Guardiola may need to accept the chaos and avoid trying to replicate the tight control his team displayed in their dominant semi-final win over Madrid two seasons ago.
The first leg is shaping up to be a thrilling encounter, and it could easily swing either way.
Prediction: Man City 2-3 Real Madrid
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