Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Champions League Showdown at Etihad Stadium – Lineups, Previews, and Predictions

2024-04-17 22:29:14

Manchester City vs Real Madrid They will face each other this Wednesday, April 17 from 9:00 p.m. (in Spain) at the Etihad Stadium in the city of Manchester in England. This, without a doubt, will be the game of the season in the UEFA Champions League. Both teams are seeking to reach the semi-final of the continental competition after the 3-3 score in the first leg played at Santiago Bernabéu. Despite that score, there is no clear favorite here beyond the fact that those led by Pep Guardiola are the current monarchs and those led by Carlo Ancelotti are the most awarded in the continental competition.

Confirmed lineups for Manchester City vs. real Madrid

• Real Madrid: Lunin; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy; Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos; Rodrygo, Bellingham and Vinicius Jr.

• Manchester City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Heart, Guardiol; Rodry, De Bruyne, Fodden; Bernard, Haaland and Grealish.

Previa

So much Manchester City y Real Madrid They could prepare variants after the latest developments in their equipment. ‘Carletto’ has it more complicated because he knows that he will not be able to count on the Frenchman Tchouameni, who saw the yellow card in the duel against the ‘citizens’ at 38 seconds. The opposite happens with ‘Pep’ Guardiola who recovers his starting goalkeeper Ederson and defenders Kyle Walker and Aké.

Possible formation of Manchester City

Josep Guardiola will look to build his team starting from the goal. For this reason, Stefan Ortega is expected to leave his place in goal for the return of Ederson, who already had minutes in Manchester City’s last victory (5-1) against Luton Town. The doubt lies in the presence of Kyle Walker. The English full-back is now recovered and fit to compete, however his inactivity could leave him off the roster and keep Akanji.

There would be no changes in the central defense, Stones and Rúben Dias They are those chosen by the Catalan coach. Meanwhile, Josko Gvardiol is on a roll (he scored in the last two games) and his presence is more than certain. In the midfield there are no unknowns: Rodri and De Bruyne in the front line, exchanging roles as a pivot and giving clear exits. Bernardo Silva is on the right, Jack Grealish is on the left and Phil Foden is the midfielder, while Haaland will command the attack.

Possible formation of Real Madrid

Carlo Ancelotti will have to look for Tchouameni’s replacement which is the only loss for this UEFA Champions League duel due to the accumulation of yellow cards. In that context, the Nacho’s return to the starting eleven seems to be discounted and will share the central defense with Rüdiger. Military is not an option, since he has not competed for more than 7 months. Lunin, Carvajal and Mendy complete the first part of Real Madrid’s starting eleven. In midfield, Kroos will be the axis of the meringues along with Camavinga, on the right there will be Fede Valverde. Rodrygo will occupy the left side, while Vinicius and Jude Bellingham will be the attackers.

Probable lineups for Manchester City vs. real Madrid

Manchester City: Ederson; Akanji, Stones, Reuben Dias, Guardiol; Rodry, De Bruyne; Bernardo Silva, Foot, Grealish; Haaland.

Real Madrid: Lunin; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Nacho, Mendy; Camavinga, Valverde, Kroos, Rodrygo; Vinicius y Bellingham.

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