Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Prediction, Team News & Lineups | Feb 11, 2025

The last two Champions League winners meet in a heavyweight showdown as Manchester City take on Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at 8:00 pm UK time. Both sides have had turbulent campaigns but now face off in the first leg of their knockout-round play-off.

Interesting Fact:

This will be the fourth consecutive Champions League season where these two giants have faced each other in the knockout stages.

Team Analysis

Manchester City

The reigning Premier League champions struggled in the new league-phase format, finishing 22nd with just 11 points. Their European form has been inconsistent, but they secured qualification with a crucial 3-1 win over Club Brugge on the final matchday.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-L-W-L-W
• Last match: 3-1 win vs Club Brugge

Key Players:

• Erling Haaland: The Norwegian striker has netted six times in this season’s Champions League.
• Kevin De Bruyne: The Belgian playmaker is one goal or assist away from setting a new record for most goal contributions against Real Madrid in the Champions League.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Rodri (out, ACL injury)
• Oscar Bobb (doubtful, leg injury)
• Nathan Ake (doubtful, muscle injury)
• Jeremy Doku (doubtful, unspecified injury)
• Ederson (doubtful, unspecified injury)

Real Madrid

Real Madrid had an uncharacteristically rocky group stage, finishing 11th in the league phase with 15 points. However, they finished strongly with three straight wins and remain top of La Liga.

Form:

• Last 5 matches: W-D-W-L-W
• Last match: 3-0 win vs Brest

Key Players:

• Vinícius Júnior: The Brazilian forward has seven goals in the Champions League this season.
• Jude Bellingham: The English midfielder has been Real Madrid’s driving force in attack.

Injuries/Suspensions:

• Antonio Rudiger (out, thigh injury)
• Dani Carvajal (out, knee injury)
• David Alaba (out, muscle injury)
• Lucas Vazquez (out, hamstring injury)
• Eder Militao (out, knee injury)

Head-to-Head and Past Encounters

Manchester City have had the upper hand in recent meetings, avoiding defeat in their last four Champions League encounters with Real Madrid.

Recent Meetings:

• Apr 2024: Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid (4-3 on penalties)
• May 2023: Manchester City 4-0 Real Madrid
• May 2023: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City
• May 2022: Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City

Key Stats:

• Manchester City have scored nine goals in their last four matches against Real Madrid.
• Real Madrid have not beaten Manchester City since May 2022.

Prediction

Goal.mu/Mauri.bet predicts: Manchester City 2-2 Real Madrid

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This match promises fireworks, with both teams boasting elite attacking talent. Real Madrid’s injury crisis in defence could be a problem, but their attacking prowess should see them leave the Etihad with a draw.

Betting Tips

1. Both Teams to Score: Yes
2. Over/Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals
3. Anytime Goalscorer: Vinícius Júnior

Possible Lineups

Manchester City (4-2-3-1):
Ederson; Nunes, Akanji, Dias, Gvardiol; Silva, Kovacic; Foden, De Bruyne, Savinho; Haaland

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1):
Courtois; Valverde, Tchouameni, Asencio, Mendy; Camavinga, Modric; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Mbappe

Hot Stat

Manchester City have scored in 13 consecutive Champions League matches.

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