Champions League: Real Madrid vs. Man City Picks — Los Blancos to Eliminate EPL Champions? (Feb 19)

It is advantage Real Madrid after the first leg between the Spanish and English champions at the Etihad last week.

Man City will feel as though it was a missed opportunity after twice throwing away leads before losing 3-2 after Jude Bellingham’s last gasp winner in Manchester last Tuesday.

Real Madrid will have the huge advantage of playing the second leg in front of their own fans, but can they eliminate a City side that looked back to somewhere near their best in the Premier League last weekend?

Odds

Real Boast Dominant Home Record Against City

Real Madrid have suffered just one defeat in their last six home matches against Man City. Over that period, they have recorded three wins. City have suffered defeats in nine of their last 27 Champions League matches against Spanish clubs.

Real Madrid vs. Man City Key Stats

• Real Madrid recorded a 40th first leg win against Man City last week, and they have progressed from 37 of their last 39.
• Man City have been eliminated on all four occasions when they have suffered a first leg defeat.
• Real Madrid have failed to score in just one of their last 78 home matches in the Champions League.

Real Madrid Team News

Antonio Rudiger is unlikely to be fit enough to return to the starting eleven on Wednesday. Dani Carvajal, David Alaba, and Eder Militao all remain out.

Possible Lineup

T. Courtois (GK); F. Valverde, R. Asencio, A. Tchouameni, F. Mendy, E. Camavinga, D. Ceballos, J. Bellingham, Rodrygo, K. Mbappe, Vinicius Jr

Man City Team News

Erling Haaland faces a late fitness test to feature on Wednesday. Manuel Akanji and Rodri are both out for the trip to Spain this week.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); R. Lewis, R. Dias, J. Stones, J. Gvardiol, N. Gonzalez, M. Kovacic, Savio, P. Foden, O. Marmoush, E. Haaland

Real Madrid vs. Man City Prop Picks

High-quality showdowns have occured when Man City and Real Madrid have collided, and another classic is expected this week. Given Man City need to chase the game, it is easy to foresee both teams finding the net.

However, Real Madrid’s excellent attacking qualities could once again prove to be the difference-maker, with Vinicius Jr a standout selection to find the back of the net.

Real Madrid vs. Man City Picks

Man City produced one of their best displays of the season against Newcastle on Saturday, and that could give them a strong chance on Wednesday.

However, their poor defensive record, coupled with the fact that Real Madrid have been eliminated on all but two occasions across their last 39 when winning the first leg, means that a home win remains the standout play.