In Real Madrid versus Manchester City, we have a UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup that is very worthy of being the title match.
In this corner, you have the club that has won the European Cup/UCL more than any other. And standing in this corner, the defending champions and the overall favorite to win it this year.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid FYIs
Kickoff: Tue. Apr, 8pm, El Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Competition: UCL quarterfinals, Leg 1/2
Team News: Real Madrid Manchester City
Starting XI Predictions: Real Madrid Manchester City
90 Min Result Probability: Real Madrid 34% Draw 27% Manchester City 39%
Transatlantic Passage: How the Premier League Redefined Soccer in America: LINK
Let’s get ready to rumble. Real Madrid come into this heavyweight bout with a fairly fit squad, so manager Carlo Ancelotti is in a great place when it comes to team sheet selection here.
Three players we didn’t pick in our lineup prediction, but definitely stand a very good chance of making the starting lineup are Brahim Diaz, Federico Valverde and Eduardo Camavinga.
Rodrygo bagged a brace last time out, so you know he’ll retain his place.
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City
Andriy Lunin; Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Nacho Fernandes, Ferland Mendy; Lucas Vazquez, Aurielen Tchouameni, Toni Kroos; Jude Bellingham; Joselu, Rodrygo Silva de Goes
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