Real Madrid have the advantage going into the second leg against Man City (3am on February 20) at the Bernabeu Stadium (Madrid, Spain). The defending champions won 2-1 away from home in the first leg. To turn the tables, Man City must win by at least 2 goals.
Real Madrid vs Man City Prediction
Real Madrid's victory in the first leg was a surprise, not just because of the score. Against a makeshift defense, the Spanish side played better than expected. If they had taken advantage of their opportunities, coach Carlo Ancelotti's team could have left the away field with more than 2 goals.
The circumstances of the second leg were in Real Madrid's favour. Their opponents were forced to attack with all their might, even taking risks. This put Real Madrid in their element, which is to play a sneaky style of play. Vinicius Junior and Kylian Mbappe were always ready to exploit any gaps in the opposition defence.
Real Madrid played better than Man City in the first leg.
Home advantage is also an important advantage for Real Madrid. Since 2020, only 2 away teams have won by more than one goal at Real Madrid's stadium (Barcelona and AC Milan). The last time Real Madrid lost the second leg at home and was eliminated from the Champions League was 6 years ago.
To turn things around, Man City need to do better at the back, both in defence and in attack. Pep Guardiola's defenders have been disappointing in recent times. Mistakes leading to goals have been a regular occurrence in matches.
Keeping a clean sheet against Newcastle United - a team in great form in the Premier League - last weekend is a positive sign for Man City. The English team needs to maintain this in the rematch against Real Madrid before thinking about scoring at least 2 goals against their opponents.
Mbappe is always waiting for the opponent's defense to make a mistake.
Expected lineup
Real Madrid received good news when Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba and Federico Valverde could return. Lucas Vazquez recovered from injury but needs more time to be ready to play. Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal continue to be absent.
Similarly, Man City also strengthened their defense when Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake could play. The English team still has 3 injuries: Jack Grealish, Manuel Akanji and Oscar Bobb.
Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Tchouameni; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappe.
Man City: Ederson; Nunes, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol; Gonzalez; Savinho, Silva, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland.
Real Madrid vs Man City Prediction
According to Opta data, Man City's chances of winning are not low (31%). A one-goal difference is still fragile. In matches between two big teams, a moment of individual brilliance can change the outcome. Man City can have hope if they score first.
Score prediction: Real Madrid 2-2 Man City.
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