Under the new format of the UEFA Champions League, we kind of figured we'd get at least one match-up, in the playoff round, befitting a final. That definitely came to fruition with Real Madrid visiting Manchester City. In this match-up you have the last three winners of the tournament. And in Madrid, you have the side with the most titles of all-time (15). … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction at Manchester City (Champions League)
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Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)
We're going to have another Manchester City treble aren't we? Perhaps "only" a double? Entering the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal clash with Real Madrid, it is certainly starting to feel that way. And unless you're a City supporter, you probably don't want that. City moved back into first place in the Premier League over the weekend, so all that … [Read more...] about Manchester City Starting XI Prediction vs Real Madrid (Champions League)
Man City Team News vs Real Madrid (UCL): Stones, Walker, Ake, Rodri
John Stones was absent at the weekend for Manchester City, but apparently, it's only just a knock. The club hopes he'll return for Wednesday night against Real Madrid. Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake returned to the bench for the 5-1 whooping of Luton Town. Perhaps they will play a larger role into the midweek continental clash. And obviously, for all the talk about Rodri being … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Real Madrid (UCL): Stones, Walker, Ake, Rodri
Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (UCL)
No club dominates UEFA Champions League quite like Real Madrid, but they could be on the verge of suffering the same fate they did in last season’s competition- getting knocked out by Manchester City. Last year it occurred in the semi-finals, while this time could see it happen a round earlier. There are parallels too. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Manchester City (UCL)
Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (UCL Group Stage)
Thus far in continental competition, Real Madrid are living up to their nickname as "Los Reyes del Europa" ("The Kings of Europe"). The club with more UEFA Champions League titles/European cups than everybody else is off to a perfect start in group stage play. They'll next host Napoli in a top of the Group C table clash. What is most impressive about Madrid's start to the … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Starting XI Prediction vs Napoli (UCL Group Stage)
Real Madrid vs Napoli Team News: Kepa, Modric, Olivera, Diaz, Lindstrom
Kepa Arrizabalaga is still an injury doubt for Real Madrid, as they approach their next UEFA Champions League group stage clash- a home date with Napoli on Wednesday night. Los Blancos should still be fine though, in the hands of Andriy Lunin, if Kepa can't go. Lunin has certainly exceeded expectations as a third choice goalkeeper. … [Read more...] about Real Madrid vs Napoli Team News: Kepa, Modric, Olivera, Diaz, Lindstrom