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Real Madrid v Man City
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Kick Off: Wednesday 19th February at 20:00
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Competition: UEFA Champions League
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Watch Live: TNT Sports 1
Real Madrid welcome Manchester City to the Bernabeu having stolen a 1-goal lead at the death at the Etihad Stadium in an entertaining encounter which saw plenty of opportunities for both sides.
Manchester City gave up another lead in the Champions League to fall to defeat against Los Blancos but followed that disappointing result with a convincing 4-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League which will offer Pep Guardiola some hope that his side can turn this tie around.
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Gonzalez has already shown how effective he can be in this Manchester City side, the defensive midfielder can plug the hole left by Rodri which has meant that Manchester City have struggled to contain opposition sides, particularly in moments of transition where they don’t have a player that can effectively break up play.
Gonzalez will be crucial in this role here with Manchester City chasing a goal to get back in the tie. He’s as short as 1.14 to commit at least 1 foul in this game making this first half angle more appealing. He’ll be up against Jude Bellingham who was fouled once in the first leg and is averaging 2.29 fouls won per 90 across his 9 Champions League appearances this season – a record that includes being fouled at least once in each of his last 5 Champions League matches.
Gonzalez was averaging 2.24 fouls committed per 90 across his 17 appearances in Liga Portugal prior to joining Manchester City, reinforcing the argument that he will be tasked with stopping Real Madrid from getting the ball forward quickly on the transition which is a role that should require him to make at least 1 foul in the first half here.
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🔍 Real Madrid v Man City Players to Watch
⚪ Jude Bellingham
Bellingham naturally draws fouls as a result of his bursting runs through the centre of midfield, the England international has won 19 fouls across his 9 Champions League appearances this season (2.29 per 90). This record includes being fouled at least once in each of his last 5 Champions League games. This record rises to 2+ fouls drawn in 4 out of his last 5 Champions League games. He’ll be up against Nico Gonzalez who was averaging 2.24 fouls committed per 90 in Liga Portugal prior to joining Manchester City in the January transfer window.
⚪ Vinicius Junior
Vinicius Jr got the assist for Real Madrid’s late winner at the Etihad Stadium which is a goal that could end up deciding this tie. The Brazilian was a constant threat and has registered 9 goal contributions across his 7 Champions League appearances this season. The right back position has been a long term issue for Manchester City this season and although Nico Gonzalez helps them stop transitions through the middle of the park, City are still without a player like Kyle Walker who can manage the threat of Vinicius Jr in the wide areas.
🔵 Savinho
Pep Guardiola has recently sung the praises of Savinho who has made a promising start to his Manchester City career. The winger has had 16 shots across his 8 Champions League appearances (2.96 per 90) showing he can be a shot threat against Los Blancos here. He had 1 shot in the first leg but given the situation here, Manchester City should exceed the 11 shots they managed at the first leg with Pep Guardiola’s side needing a goal to get back into this tie.
📂 Real Madrid v Man City Cheat Sheet
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💻 Real Madrid v Man City Form and Tactics
- The first leg reinforced the inkling that neither of these defences can be trusted, Real Madrid are missing key personnel at centre back and right back whilst the Manchester City backline was exposed time and time again by Real Madrid’s potent attacking quartet that could have scored more than the 3 goals they managed with 20 shots for Los Blancos in the first leg.
- These sides have had contrasting games since the first leg, Manchester City ran out 4-0 winners against Newcastle in 1 of their more convincing performances this season. This was largely due to the presence of Nico Gonzalez who offered stability to Manchester City in the middle of the park. Real Madrid were held to a frustrating 1-1 draw against Osasuna with Jude Bellingham getting sent off in controversial circumstances.
- Manchester City controlled the game for large periods in the first leg but just couldn’t live with the attacking talent on the break that saw Real Madrid breach their backline on 3 occasions. It’s unlikely they’ll be afforded that control at the Bernabeu but Real Madrid have been vulnerable in the Champions League on occasion, conceding 7 goals across their 4 home games in the Champions League so there will be chances for Pep Guardiola’s side here.
🏁 Real Madrid v Man City Ref Watch
- Referee – Istvan Kovacs
| Average Cards (Y / R) | 2.80 / 0.40 |
| Fouls Given | 22.80 |
| Penalties | 0.20 |
📺 How to Watch Real Madrid v Man City in the Champions League
📅 When is Real Madrid v Man City? / Wednesday, 19th February 2025, 20:00
🏟 Where is Real Madrid v Man City? / Santiago Bernabéu Stadium (Madrid)
📺 What TV Channel is Real Madrid v Man City on? / TNT Sports 1
🟨 …And who is the referee for Real Madrid v Man City? / Istvan Kovacs 🇷🇴
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