The Champions League are back! 14-time champions, Real Madrid, will host Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the quarter-final round. It will be a good opportunity for the Spanish Giant to avenge for their last season’s loss in the semi-final stage.
The Whites will head into the game with fresh legs as they played their last game almost nine days ago. Good recent form and with the support of the home crowd, they can overpower Pep Guardiola’s men to take an advantage in the tie.
4-3-3 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup Vs Manchester City
Defence
As Thibaut Courtois continues to be sidelined due to a knee injury, Andriy Lunin will be lined up in the goal line ahead of Kepa Arrizabalaga. No new face at the right-back position as Dani Carvajal retains his spot in the starting lineup.
Eder Militao has made his return from injury but lack of game-time might not weaken his case. Hence, Carlo Ancelotti should go ahead with Antonio Rudiger and Nacho Fernandez for the centre-back spots. Left-back Ferland Mendy is likely to retain his place.
Midfield
Aurelien Tchouameni will be operating as the defensive midfielder in the lineup. Federico Valverde and Toni Kroos are expected to accompany him and be responsible for controlling the tempo of the game. Luka Modric should be coming off the bench in the second half to leave an impact on the game.
Attack
Jude Bellingham will be operating as the attacking midfielder and a key player in creating threats. Vinicius Junior, who missed the last game due to suspension, is likely to walk directly into the XI. He will try to stretch the opponent’s defence alongside Rodrygo. Brahim Diaz goes to the bench once again.
David Alaba (knee) is one of the two notable absentees for the Whites.
