Manchester City vs Real Madrid 2023/24: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time
Following an electrifying first leg that surpassed expectations, Manchester City and Real Madrid meet once more for the return match in their Champions League quarter-final at the Etihad on Wednesday night.
The clash at the Bernabéu witnessed a flurry of breathtaking goals as the European giants battled to a thrilling 3-3 draw last week. The victor on Wednesday will advance to face either Arsenal or Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
Team news
Carlo Ancelotti will be without the services of Thibaut Courtois & David Alaba who are all out with ACL injuries. Aurélien Tchouaméni will also miss out through suspension.
As for Manchester City, they’re expected to have a full squad available.
📋 Squad list for Wednesday’s match against Manchester City.
❌ Players NOT available for selection:
◉ Due to injury: Courtois & Alaba.
◉ Due to suspension: Tchouaméni. pic.twitter.com/mKRTzfuB9b
— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) April 15, 2024
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2):
Lunin
Carvajal — Rüdiger — Nacho — Mendy
Valverde — Kroos — Camavinga
Bellingham
Rodrygo — Vinicius
Manchester City (4-3-3):
Ederson
Walker — Dias — Stones — Gvardiol
Silva — Rodri — De Bruyne
Foden — Haaland — Doku
Head-to-head results (Last five games)
Manchester City: 2 Wins
Draws: 2
Real Madrid: 1 Win
Last meeting: Manchester City 3-3 Real Madrid.
Kick-off time
Manchester City will be hosting Real Madrid on Wednesday night (17 April) at 21:00 CET.
