Following their weekend victory over Celta Vigo in the Spanish La Liga, Real Madrid will shift focus to the UEFA Champions League as they welcome Manchester City to the Santiago Bernabéu for the first leg of their Round of 16 clash on Wednesday night.
Manchester City will arrive in Madrid full of confidence after securing a convincing 3-1 victory over Newcastle United in the FA Cup over the weekend.
Real Madrid, however, are dealing with several injury concerns ahead of the encounter. Key players including Kylian Mbappé, Alavaro Carreras, Rodrygo and others are reportedly sidelined, which could influence Alvaro Arbeloa’s approach to the game.
Meanwhile, Manchester City will be hoping to take advantage of the situation as they look to secure a positive result away from home before the return leg.
Real Madrid recent form analysis
Real Madrid have produced mixed performances in recent weeks. Over their last five games across all competitions, Los Blancos have recorded three wins and suffered two defeats.
During that run, they have scored six goals and conceded two. Their latest outing saw them edge Celta Vigo 2-1 in the Spanish La Liga.
Last five games: 3 wins, 2 losses.
Latest results: Real Madrid 2-1 Celta Vigo.
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Man City recent form analysis
Manchester City have been in impressive form lately. Pep Guardiola’s side are unbeaten in their last five matches across all competitions, winning four and drawing one.
The Cityzens have been sharp in attack, scoring 10 goals while conceding five in that period. Their most recent result was a 3-1 win over Newcastle United in the FA Cup.
Last five games: 4 wins, 1 draw.
Latest results: Manchester City 3-1 Newcastle United.
Head-to-Head (Last five games)
- Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City
- Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid
- Manchester City 1(3-4)1 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 3-3 Manchester City.
Prediction and betting tips
Real Madrid will have the home advantage at the Santiago Bernabéu, but their injury concerns could make things difficult against a Manchester City side that has been in strong form recently.
Manchester City’s attacking quality and current momentum could see them secure a positive result in Spain.
We tip a Double Chance Away (X2). Others can place their bet on Both Teams to Score (YES).
- Double Chance Away (X2) with odds of 1.31 on 1xbet.
- Both Teams to Score (YES) with odds of 1.60 on 1xbet.
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Antoine Semenyo
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The Ghanaian striker remains one of Manchester City’s biggest attacking threats. Antoine Semenyo has been in strong form this season, scoring seven goals and assisting twice in 13 Manchester City games, and will be eager to make an impact at the Santiago Bernabéu.
