The long-awaited verdict of these quarter-finals of the Champions League will be delivered this evening in Manchester, where the Skyblues welcome Real Madrid at 9 p.m. This match follows last week’s epic 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu, a result that left fans in suspense and promised an even more exciting showdown. Pep Guardiola’s men, title holders, are determined to repeat their performance from last season.
They had inflicted a memorable correction on the Merengues, beating them 4-0 in the second leg of the C1 semi-final. However, Real Madrid will have to do without Aurélien Tchouaméni, suspended for this crucial match.
For this tempting poster, Manchester City finds its captain Kyle Walker in the right lane. Kevin De Bruyne and Phil Foden both start, with the Belgian likely partnering Rodri in front of the defence. Bernardo Silva and Jack Grealish will liven up the corridors, while Erling Haaland will occupy the forefront of the attack.
For their part, the Madrilenians will count on Nacho to wear the captain’s armband, alongside Rüdiger in the central hinge. Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga and Toni Kroos will make up the midfield, with Jude Bellingham in support. The offensive double point will be provided by Rodrygo and Vinicius Junior.
The probable compositions are as follows according to footmercato:
Manchester City : Ederson – Walker (cap.), Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol – Rodri, De Bruyne – B. Silva, Foden, Grealish – Haaland
real Madrid : Lunin – Carvajal, Nacho (cap.), Rüdiger, Mendy – Valverde, Camavinga, Kroos – Bellingham – Rodrygo, Vinicius
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