Man City vs Real Madrid Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | Champions League, February 11, 2025

Man City vs Real Madrid Preview

• Tournament: Champions League
• Date: Tuesday, February 11
• Kick-off Time: 8:00 pm GMT
• Venue: Etihad Stadium, England

Real Madrid will travel to Man City for the last 32 rounds of the 2024/25 Champions League season at Etihad Stadium. Los Blancos have been in excellent form in their recent games and are slight favourites in this tie.

Hosts Man City have struggled in their title-defending campaign and have tallied only 41 points from their last 21 games in the Premier League. In the past five games, City registered 34 shots, 2,547 passes, and 58.1% possession in the last five games. Erling Haaland is the leading goalscorer with only 18 goals followed by Phil Foden with 10. Kevin De Bruyne is leading the assists board with six to his name.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid had a stellar start to the new campaign and are sitting at the top of the table with 49 points after 22 games. Los Blancos have lost only thrice this season and have tallied 107 shots, 3,089 passes and 65.6% possession in their last five games. Kylian Mbappé is the top scorer with 22 goals followed by Vini Jr with 16. Jude Bellingham is leading the assists board with 10 to his name.

Man City Team News

The likes of Rodri, Jeremy Doku, Nathan Ake and Ruben Dias are all sidelined for this home tie. Oscar Bobb has returned from his leg injury and will be assessed before this tie.

Real Madrid Team News

As for Real Madrid, they would be without the services of Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal due to their long-term injuries. Eduardo Camavinga is expected to make his return to the midfield overcoming his muscular problem whereas Antonio Rudiger is sidelined with a thigh injury until mid-February.

Man City vs Real Madrid Predicted Lineups

Man City Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Ederson

Defenders: Nunes, Akanji, Stones, Gvardiol

Midfielders: Silva, Kovacic, De Bruyne

Forwards: Foden, Haaland, Marmoush

Real Madrid Predicted Lineup: (4-3-3)

Goalkeeper: Courtois

Defenders: Vazquez, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy

Midfielders: Valverde, Tchouameni, Bellingham

Forwards: Rodrygo, Mbappe, Vinicius

Man City vs Real Madrid Head-to-Head Record

The two sides have faced off only 12 times in the past, with Real Madrid winning three of those games. Man City have won four ties between both sides, whereas the remaining five games ended in a draw.

Key Players to Watch in Man City vs Real Madrid

Erling Haaland (Man City)

Man City forward Erling Haaland is regarded as one of the best strikers in the world and has bagged 25 goals in 33 appearances this season for the Cityzens. The Norwegian forward has tallied a 2.42 xG in his last five matches.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Despite making a slow start in his debut campaign for Real Madrid, Mbappe has stepped up for this side in the past few months. The 26-year-old has been on fire in recent games and has made 25 goal contributions in the 2024/25 campaign. Mbappe scored the equalizer in the Madrid derby and has accumulated an xG of 2.78 in his last five matches.

Man City vs Real Madrid Prediction

Just like every season, Man City are expected to come out on top against Real Madrid in this tie. Both sides face each other for the fourth consecutive season and have butted heads on several occasions in the last decade. Man City are witnessing a turbulent Premier League as they are sitting fifth in the league standings in their title-defending campaign. The biggest trophy that Pep Guardiola’s men can win is the Champions League.

As for Real Madrid, they are doing great in all competitions so far this season. Los Blancos secured a 1-1 draw in the Madrid derby and find themselves sitting at the top of the table. Los Blancos will look to ensure they maintain their dominance in their title-defending Champions League campaign and book their spot in the next round of the competition.

Predicted Score: Man City 2-2 Real Madrid

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