Real Madrid and Manchester City are set to lock horns with each other in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League playoffs round. The fixture is slightly in favour of the Spanish side but since the lead is of just a goal, both sides have fair chances of heading to the next round.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Talking Tactics
Carlo Ancelotti is likely to field a 4-2-3-1 formation on the paper but might take a conversative approach on the field. He will ask his men to defend in a good structure to take advantage of the lead. They will look to capitalize on the counter attacks.
Pep Guardiola usually names a 4-2-3-1 shape and it will be no different this time around. He will surely demand his warriors to retain the possession by playing high defensive line. With electrifying wingers, they can be dangerous from wide areas.
Real Madrid
Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are the confirmed absentees while Lucas Vazquez’s availability is still under the radar.
Real Madrid Predicted XI
Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe
Manchester City
Oscar Bobb (fitness), Manuel Akanji (abductor), and Rodri (ACL) aren’t available for this fixture.
Manchester City Predicted XI
Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonzalez; Savinho, Silva, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland
Key Men
Real Madrid
Eduardo Camavinga can be a key member in the midfield unit as he provides high work-rate. On the attacking front, Rodrygo has a tendency to hurt City.
Manchester City
Nico González is likely to be deployed to control the tempo of the game. If he manages to deliver a good display, his side will be comfortable enough. On the other hand, in-form Omar Marmoush will be motivated to prove himself.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City: Streaming Links
