The UCL quarterfinal tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid has all the makings of an instant classic. You have two massively huge clubs, filled with galacticos, with big bucks behind them.
It has been a very even series, between these two clubs as well. Real Madrid has won three of the previous meetings to City’s four. The two sides have stalemated three times.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid FYIs
Kickoff: Tue. Apr, 8pm, El Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Competition: UCL quarterfinals, Leg 1/2
Team News: Real Madrid Manchester City
Starting XI Predictions: Real Madrid Manchester City
90 Min Result Probability: Real Madrid 34% Draw 27% Manchester City 39%
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City are the slight favorites here, typically backed at 11/8. A draw can be usually be had for 5/2 while Madrid are priced at 17/10. So without any further ado, on to the lineup prediction.
Manchester City Starting XI Prediction at Real Madrid
Stefan Ortega; Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Manuel Akanji, Rico Lewis; Rodri, John Stones; Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Jeremy Doku; Erling Haaland
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