Real Madrid vs Manchester City UEFA Champions League Prediction Match Details
The second leg of the knockout playoffs continues on Wednesday night, with defending champion Real Madrid set to welcome 2022/23 winner Manchester City to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. The Los Blancos have a 3-2 first leg advantage, but can Pep Guardiola’s men secure a knockout comeback at Santiago Bernabeu?
Real Madrid Preview & Form
Real Madrid will come into the second leg of their Champions League knockout playoffs on the back of a 3-2 first leg advantage at the Etihad Stadium last Tuesday thanks to Jude Bellingham’s 92nd minute goal. The first-leg victory keeps their perfect winning momentum in the Champions League with four consecutive winning streaks. The 15-time Champions League winners attacking the frontline have now scored at least three or more goals in each of their impressive winning streaks. However, the last time out in the league over the weekend, the Los Blancos were pegged to a 1-1 draw against Osasuna, with the result narrowing their lead at the summit of the La Liga table to one point.
Carlos Ancelotti’s men have been impressive when playing at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, having remained unbeaten in the last nine home games, winning eight, and playing a draw against Atletico Madrid. Historically, Madrid has progressed to the next round in 37 out of 39 occasions when they have won the first leg of the European knockout stage tie on the road.
Manchester City Preview & Form
Manchester City showcased impressive scoring prowess in the first leg of the Champions League knockout stage, but a lack of defensive solidity once again proved costly for Pep Guardiola’s side. The Citizens took the lead twice through Erling Haaland’s both-half goals but fell to a 3-2 first-leg defeat against Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium last week. However, Pep Guardiola’s men bounced back with a strong 4-0 performance last weekend in their Premier League game with Newcastle United at the Etihad Stadium thanks to a magnificent Marmoush historic first-half hat trick in the game. Pep Guardiola’s men now have a huge mountain to climb in their visit to Santiago Bernabeu, where Manchester City has failed to win any of their last three visits to the stadium.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Courtois (GK); Vazquez, Tchouameni, Asencio, Garcia; Valverde, Modric; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vini Jr; Mbappe
Manchester City predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK); Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol; Silva, De Bruyne; Foden, Marmoush, Grealish; Haaland
Real Madrid vs Manchester City H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid
- Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid Pen
- Real Madrid 3-3 Manchester City
- Manchester City 4-0 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Prediction Betting Tips
Real Madrid stands as the strong favourites to triumph in the knockout playoffs, showcasing magnificent performance in the first leg. However, the last four encounters between these teams have all ended with both sides finding the net. Therefore, we anticipate Madrid to win and both teams to score.
