Predicted Starting Lineups for the Champions League Match Between Real Madrid and Manchester City in Light of the Haaland Update

Predicted Starting Lineups for the Champions League Match Between Real Madrid and Manchester City In the wake of the Haaland UpdateManchester

City will be welcomed to the Bernabeu by Real Madrid on Wednesday night, as both teams endeavour to guarantee their place in the UEFA Champions League’s next round. Last weekend,

Carlo Ancelotti’s team secured a significant 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg. However, they followed this up with a disappointing 1-1 draw against Osasuna the following weekend, during which Jude Bellingham was sent off for dissent. On the other hand, Newcastle was defeated 4-0 by Pep Guardiola’s team, which was aided by a hat-trick from Omar Marmoush.

Both teams are aware that they will face a challenging challenge in this game due to injury concerns. GIVEMESPORT anticipates that both teams will deploy this lineup.Despite the absence of any senior central defenders in Madrid’s squad, they secured a significant victory over Manchester City in their most recent match.

However, Ancelotti will have the pleasure of welcoming back Antonio Rudiger for this match. Dani Carvajal and Eder Militao are long-term absentees due to ACL ruptures sustained previously in the campaign, while Lucas Vazquez is not entirely fit but may be able to make the bench for the game.

Real Madrid Suspensions and Injuries Player Injury Possible Return Date Lucas Vazquez Hamstring February 19, 2025 01/07/2025 Dani Carvajal Knee Eder Militao Knee 01/07/2025 Ancelotti Provides Team News Update Ancelotti provided an update on the fitness of his squad during his pre-match press conference.

Real Madrid Expected Starting XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Tchouameni, Camavinga; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Mbappe. Real Madrid’s anticipated substitutes include Lunin (GK), Mestre (GK), Vazquez (DEF), Vallejo (DEF), Lorenzo (DEF), Ceballos (MID), Modric (MID), Guler (MID), Diaz (FWD), and Endrick (FWD).

Aurelian Tchouameni will be able to return to a more familiar midfield role in lieu of Dani Ceballos, who is paid £167,000 per week, once Rudiger is fit and available. Mbappe is currently the leader of the Madrid front four, with Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, and Bellingham following in his footsteps.