Real Madrid vs Manchester City Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 7, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Modified at :April 7, 2024 at 11:45 PM

Amidst a congested schedule, Pep Guardiola’s side travel to take on the mighty Los Blancos

Real Madrid surely are enjoying the nine-day break before this crucial quarter-final Leg 1 clash. In the UEFA Champions League, they will take on defending champions Manchester City. The Los Blancos side will be seeking revenge after a 5-1 aggregate defeat to the Sky Blues in last year’s semi-finals. Carlo Ancelotti’s men are currently leading LaLiga table with 8 point advantage over bitter rivals FC Barcelona.

Manchester City, on the other hand, are surely fuming due to their congested Premier League schedule amidst this important UCL tie. Just yesterday they played Crystal Palace and now have only three days to prepare. Although Pep Guardiola may have let his feelings known wide and clear about the tight schedule, his team did win that game 4-2. The Cityzens are in a three-way fight for the PL title with Arsenal and Liverpool, while they stand in third place currently.

Kick-Off:

Tuesday, 9 April 2024 at 8:00 PM UK

Wednesday, 10 April 2024 at 12:30 AM IST

Location: Santiago Bernabéu

Form

Real Madrid (in all competitions): W-W-W-D-D

Man City (in all competitions): W-W-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Jude Bellingham (Real Madrid)

This player just could be the nemesis of any plans or tactics Pep Guardiola comes with to Madrid. Jude Bellingham is on four assists in the UCL which is the third highest. In terms of goals scored, Bellingham is rocking the Spanish top tier top scoring charts with 16 so far.

Erling Haaland (Man City)

Before Erling Haaland joined Manchester City, the only title the Cityzens were missing was the UCL. His first season, which had him scoring tons of goals proved to be the spark of difference in the ultimate European football competition-winning ambition. Haaland will look to enjoy a second straight title. The player has 6 goals so far in the competition.

Match Facts

City’s Erling Haaland is the joint second-top scorer in UCL with 6 goals
The last meeting saw Guardiola’s men thrash Madrid by 4-0
The host’s player Jude Bellingham has 4 assists which keeps him in the joint third-highest assist maker this UCL season

Real Madrid vs Manchester City: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Jude Bellingham to score opening goal – 13/2 with Bet365
Tip 2: Real Madrid to win this game – 19/10 with Betfair
Tip 3: Match to end 2-1 in favour of the hosts – 10/1 with William Hill

Injury & Team News

Santiago Bernabéu could see Eder Militao getting involved in the game after coming back from a serious injury to his knee. David Alaba and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois are sidelined with lengthy season-curtailing injuries. Dani Ceballos will be assessed before the game.

The visitors surely will back Haaland to score more for them. Goalkeeper Ederson could be brought back to action as he was on the bench last game for City in the PL. Doubts for action are Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake. Josko Gvardiol injured himself against the Eagles so will miss this first-leg fixture.

Head to Head

Total Matches – 10

Real Madrid wins – 3

Man City wins – 4

Draws – 3

Predicted Lineup

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-1-2):

Lunin (GK); Carvajal, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Junior

Man City predicted lineup (3-2-4-1):

Ederson (GK); Stones, Akanji, Dias; Lewis, Rodri; Silva, Álvarez, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland

Match Prediction for Real Madrid vs Manchester City

Their last meeting surely saw City far outweigh Madrid in terms of dominance. That scoreline told a story of a 4-0 defeat for Los Blancos. This current upcoming battle however is expected to be a close contest. Bellingham and Co. just might win it for the first leg.

Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Man City

Telecast for Real Madrid vs Manchester City

India – Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – CBS, TUDN

Nigeria – Supersport

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