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Champions League 2025-2026: Real Madrid-Manchester City, the likely lineups

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The undisputed big match of Wednesday’s Champions League Day 6 is between Real Madrid and Manchester City. Kickoff at 9 p.m. at the Bernabeu. The Blancos are chasing their fifth win in Europe to stay in the top eight, while the Citizens need to redeem themselves after the home loss to Bayer Leverkusen that caused them to slip into the playoff zone.

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Real Madrid, January bid changes Bayern Munich plans
Xabi Alonso must run for cover before it’s too late but needs a graft in defense
In this start of the season, the lack of a reliable defensive leader is evident
Real Madrid has decided that it will try to buy Marc Guehi in the winter soccer market session
The Englishman's contract with Crystal Palace is expiring and he has no intention to renew
Different clubs are monitoring him to sign him in the summer but the Blancos could anticipate everyone
The'possible purchase of Guehi by Real Madrid could change Bayern Munich’s plans
Between the Blancos’ targets there'is also Dayot Upamecano, whose contract expires with the Bavarian club
If Real Madrid buys Guehi, it would greatly increase Dayot Upamecano’s chances of renewal
So far, negotiations between the Bavarians and French have produced no agreement
The player’s demands are considered too high by Bayern Munich management
But it is not to be ruled out that a middle agreement will be found that can please everyone

Xabi Alonso has to deal with a Mbappé who is not at his best: however, the Frenchman should grit his teeth and play from 1′ in attack, paired with Vinicius. In midfield, Arda Guler and Bellingham will occupy the flanks, while Valverde will step up in defense.

Guardiola will revive former Milan man Reijnders from 1′ in midfield, complemented by Bernardo Silva and Nico Gonzalez. In attack Haaland, with Foden and Doku on his flanks. Dias and Gvardiol will lead the defense in front of Donnarumma, between the posts.

Probable lineups

Real Madrid (4-4-2): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Carreras; Arda Guler, Ceballos, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Mbappé, Vinicius. All. Xabi Alonso

Manchester City (4-3-3): Donnarumma; Matheus Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Bernardo Silva, Nico Gonzalez, Reijnders; Foden, Haaland, Doku. All. Guardiola

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