Preview: Real Madrid vs AS Monaco Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Champions League 2025-26

Les Rouges et Blancs emerged victorious when they last faced Los Blancos.

Real Madrid are all set to battle it out against AS Monaco for their round 7 league phase fixture of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League. This is going to be an entertaining outing, taking place at the Bernabeu.

Los Blancos are back on winning ways. They eased past Levante in their LaLiga contest and will now be looking to continue their momentum. Real Madrid have recently underperformed in their last few games. They were outplayed by Man City in their previous UCL match and will be keen to secure a win now. At home, they are going to have some advantage.

Les Rouges et Blancs have been inconsistent in their recent performances and are likely to struggle in their upcoming Champions League contest as well. They are coming in after facing a defeat at the hands of Lorient in their Ligue 1 contest. AS Monaco have only won two of their six games in the European competition this season.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Estadio Bernabéu
• Date: Wednesday, January 21
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Tuesday, Jan 20; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Madrid: W-W-L-L-W

Monaco: L-W-L-W-L

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Kylian Mbappe is coming in after scoring a crucial spot kick in the previous league game for Real Madrid. He has scored nine goals in five UCL games this season and is the top scorer in the tournament. He looks in good touch and is going to be a menace to the opponent’s defence.

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Folarin Balogun (AS Monaco)

Folarin Balogun will be looking to step up his game, as it is going to be helpful for the visitors. In six Champions League appearances of the ongoing campaign, he has scored three goals as of now. Even though he is not in the top performance, Balogun is still going to be a crucial add on in the squad for AS Monaco.

Match Facts

• Real Madrid have won three of their last five matches.
• AS Monaco have won two of their last five games.
• This will be the third-ever outing between these clubs.

Real Madrid vs Monaco: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @3/10 Ladbrokes
• Goals over 3.5 @19/20 William Hill
• Kylian Mbappe to score @8/15 Virgin Bet

Injury and Team News

Eder Militao, Ferland Mendy and Andriy Lunin are not going to be in action for Real Madrid as they are injured. Trent Alexander-Arnold is back in training.

Paul Pogba, Takumi Minamino, Lucas Michal, Mohammed Salisu, Lukas Hradecky and Christian Mawissa are not going to be in action for AS Roma. They are not fit enough.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

Real Madrid won: 1

AS Monaco won: 1

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Courtois (GK); Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, Carreras; Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Mastantuono, Mbappé, Vini Jr.

AS Monaco predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Köhn (GK); Ouattara, Dier, Faes, Henrique; Akliouche, Zakaria, Teze, Golovin; Biereth, Balogun

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting clash between these clubs. Real Madrid are likely to come out on top and secure a win against AS Monaco in their upcoming Champions League showdown.

Prediction: Madrid 3-1 Monaco

Telecast Details

India: SonyLIV, Sony Sports Network

UK: TNT Sports, BBC

US: Paramount+, TUDN

Nigeria: DAZN

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