Champions League 2024-2025: Manchester City-Real Madrid, the likely lineups

Manchester City-Real Madrid, the probable formations

At the Etihad Stadium, at 9 p.m., the big match between Manchester City-Real Madrid will be staged. Guardiola’s City comes to the Champions League playoffs after qualifying 22nd in the standings after beating Bruges on the last day 3-1. Ancelotti’s Real comes to the playoffs after qualifying in 11th place in the standings, thanks to a 3-0 win on the last day against Brest.

Aké and Doku remain in high doubt for the Citizens, with Nico Gonzalez and Rodri absent due to injury. Guardiola relies on Haaland in attack with Savinho, De Bruyne and Grealish in the three-quarter. Gundogan and Silva will act as a midfield screen. Lewis and Gvardiol will act as defensive full-backs.

For the Blancos, Alaba, Carvajal, Rudiger and Militao will be unavailable due to injury. Ancelotti relies on Mbappé as center forward with Rodrygo, Bellingham and Vinicius in support. Valverde and Ceballos will form the midfield dam. In defense Tchouameni with Asencio.

Probable lineups

Manchester City (4-2-3-1): Ederson; Lewis, Dias, Akanji, Gvardiol; Gundogan, Silva; Savinho, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland. All. Guardiola.

Real Madrid (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Vazquez, Tchouameni, Asencio, Mendy; Valverde, Ceballos; Rodrygo, Bellingham, Vinicius; Mbappé. All. Ancelotti.