- Date and Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu, Madrid, Spain
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| Real Madrid vs Manchester City | Wednesday, February 19, 2025, 21:00 GMT+1 |
| Real Madrid odds | 1.81 |
| Manchester City odds | 3.64 |
| Draw | 4.36 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 1.29/3.34 |
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Preview and Team News
Real Madrid Team News
Real Madrid dropped points in La Liga once again, drawing 1-1 at El Sadar against Osasuna. Carlo Ancelotti’s side had also tied in their previous match against Atlético de Madrid (1-1).
Ancelotti’s men dominated the event until Bellingham’s red card, which allowed Osasuna to stage a comeback. Several refereeing decisions were heavily debated on social media, while Marca reported that Real Madrid’s dressing room was furious about them. It was also the first penalty they’d conceded this season, which Ante Budimir converted.
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— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) February 17, 2025
Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad and must now avoid defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Dani Carvajal, Éder Militao, Lucas Vázquez, David Alaba, and Antonio Rüdiger remain absent with injuries.
Real Madrid predicted lineup vs Manchester City (4-3-3): Courtois; Fran Garcia, Asensio, Tchouaméni, Valverde; Ceballos, Camavinga, Mbappé; Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr.
Manchester City Team News
Since Rodri’s injury, things have gone downhill for Pep Guardiola and his men. The club invested heavily in all areas—attack, defence, and midfield—to strengthen the squad for the second half of the season.
Of the new arrivals, Nico González has made the most significant impact. He was the key for Manchester City to outclass Newcastle (4-0). This was also the occasion for Omar Marmoush to showcase his excellence, as he scored a hat-trick.
Guardiola was full of praise for the former Barcelona midfielder, calling him his ‘Mini Rodri.’ The comparison was all over social media throughout the weekend due to Nico’s success in duels. The Catalan manager was content with Savio’s performance, as he inspired the team to keep working hard despite the challenging season.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 15, 2025
Man City struggled to impose themselves against Real Madrid at the Etihad, but Nico’s inclusion could be a game-changer for the second leg on Wednesday.
Erling Haaland picked up a knock against Newcastle and remains doubtful, while Manuel Akanji underwent surgery on Saturday and will be out for at least a month. Rodri, Oscar Bobb and Jack Grealish will also be sidelined.
Manchester City predicted lineup vs Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Gvardiol, Stones, Khusainov, Lewis; Gündogan, Nico González; Doku, Foden, Savinho; Marmoush.
Bet hereReal Madrid vs Manchester City Prediction
- Prediction: Real Madrid to win
- Odds: 1.81 (22Bet)
- Score Prediction: Real Madrid 2-1 Manchester City
The first leg was full of counter-attacks and ended in Madrid’s favour, as the guests failed to capitalize on their first-half dominance. Guardiola’s squad crumbled in the second half, unable to deal with Real’s counter-attacks.
Manchester are likely to include Nico González this time, being one of the main reasons behind the team’s best performance of the season. With home advantage, Madrid will make it difficult for the visitors to attack without overcommitting in their half.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Betting Tip
- Pick: Jude Bellingham to score
- Odds: 3.1 (22Bet)
Jude Bellingham’s incident was the talk of the weekend, but his suspension could ultimately benefit his fitness as he’ll play fewer games over the next two weeks.
His first-half red card gave him extra recovery time, which could be crucial for the match against Manchester City on Wednesday. His presence all over the pitch will pose a significant challenge for Pep, making him a strong candidate to score.
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