Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Seeking a major Champions League miracle on Tuesday night, Manchester City will welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad for their second-leg showdown.
Manchester City
Starting with the hosts, putting in what was a nightmare Champions League performance on foreign soil last week as they eventually slumped to that infamous 3-0 drumming in Madrid, Manchester City have endured a woeful fortnight. Seeking what would be a real European miracle on Tuesday night, Pep Guardiola has made his frustrations clear. With their Premier League title dreams now hanging by a thread, the Sky Blues failed to pick up any kind of boost over the weekend. Forced to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at relegation scrappers West Ham, Man City have now recorded just a single win from any of their previous four appearances across all competitions. Likewise, registering just a sole clean sheet over the past month, Tuesday’s hosts will be firmly under the microscope when they return to the Etihad in midweek.
Manchester City Team News
Undergoing surgery back in January after suffering a leg fracture, Croatian international Josko Gvardiol will once again miss out on Tuesday night. Handed a full rest away at West Ham over the weekend, Ruben Dias could be handed an immediate recall at the back.
While the record-breaking Erling Haaland might have failed to find the net in any of his last four appearances, the Norwegian superstar will spearhead City’s charge. England international Nico O’Reilly should return to his role in the middle of the park after a difficult night in Madrid last week.
Real Madrid
As for the visitors, while Real Madrid might have got their Round of 16 adventure underway last week widely regarded as an underdog contender, Los Blancos produced an iconic performance at the Bernabeu. Sat firmly in the driving seat when they travel to the blue half of Manchester on Tuesday night, Alvaro Arbeloa’s side will be looking to make another sensational statement on foreign soil. Keeping up their recent purple patch over the weekend as they secured a routine 4-1 romp against Elche, Madrid have certainly found a recent clinical edge in the final third. With their sights firmly set on getting their hands on a record-breaking 16th European crown this season, Arbeloa’s men have have won four of their previous five appearances across all competitions.
Real Madrid Team News
Still dealing with a recent knee injury, Real Madrid will travel to the Etihad on Tuesday night without attacking talisman Kylian Mbappe. Likewise, not featuring since February 1st, England international Jude Bellingham is still suffering from a hamstring issue.
Sustaining his own reported hamstring injury against Manchester City last week, French defender Ferland Mendy faces an extended stint on the sidelines. Handed a full La Liga rest against Elche over the weekend, former Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold will be handed a full recall.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid Key Factors to Consider
- When Manchester City and Real Madrid met for their first-leg showdown at the Bernabeu last week, Los Blancos stormed their way to a thumping 3-0 first-leg victory.
- The Spanish heavyweights have won their previous three appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 9-2.
- Man City have registered just a single win from any of their previous four appearances across all fronts.
- However, the Sky Blues have recorded at least a pair of goals in all of their last eight consecutive matchups on home soil.
- All of the last seven meetings between Manchester City and Real Madrid have finished with over 2.5 goals.
Conclusion
Storming their way to that remarkable 3-0 romp at the Bernabeu last week, Real Madrid will travel to Manchester on Tuesday night looking to officially punch their quarter-final ticket with another statement of intent. In a blockbuster Champions League showdown from the Etihad on Tuesday night, we look set for another frantic affair. Two European giants who have a habit of producing fireworks when they meet, neutrals will be hoping for another thriller.
Verdict: Goal to be scored in both halves
Best Odds: 2/3
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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