Real Madrid vs Manchester City Predictions

Real Madrid might eliminate Manchester City from the UEFA Champions League here as Los Blancos might steal a win here.

Venue: Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid

Date: Wednesday, 19^th February 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Following the latest captivating Champions League clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, it is advantage Los Blancos heading into Wednesday's playoff second leg at the Bernabeu.

Despite falling behind twice at the Etihad last week, the holders showcased their perpetual Champions League mettle to somehow return to the Spanish capital with a 3-2 win to their name.

Head-to-head:

• Real Madrid have won 4 of the 13 Champions League meetings between the two teams.
• Manchester City have also recorded 4 victories.
• The remaining 5 clashes ended in draws.
• Real Madrid won the first leg 3-2 away.
• Real Madrid have lost just one of their six UEFA Champions League home games against Man City.
• The Cityzens have lost nine of their 27 UCL meetings with Spanish opponents.

Form:

• Real Madrid in the Champions League: L-W-W-W-W
• Real Madrid in all competitions: L-W-D-W-D
• Man City in the Champions League: D-L-L-W-L
• Man City in all competitions: W-L-W-L-W

Team News:

• Real Madrid will not have Daniel Carvajal, Lucas Vazquez, and Eder Militao by their side because of their injuries. Antonio Rudiger and David Alaba are likely to be available for the upcoming UCL fixture.
• The visitors Manchester City will be without the services of Rodri, Oscar Bobb, and Manuel Akanji because they are injured.

Player(s) to watch:

• Kylian Mbappe scored a goal in the first leg which eased off the pressure from Los Blancos. Kylian Mbappe will be leading Real Madrid’s attacking front alongside Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo with Jude Bellingham applying pressure from the midfield. Mbappe will be looking to score a goal or two here and lead Real Madrid to another win. The Frenchman can be a menace to Man City’s defence.
• Erling Haaland scored a brace in the first leg. He was the only goal-scorer from Man City. Haaland put Manchester City under advantage a couple of times but because of the loose defence, they gave away the lead. The Norway national football team striker will be under pressure and with Antonio Rudiger returning to Real Madrid’s starting XI it is going to be a tough job for him.