Real Madrid vs Manchester City 2022/23: Team news, predicted line-ups & kick off time
Real Madrid face Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tie at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday night.
Real Madrid come into this game fresh off the back of their 2-1 win against Osasuna in the Copa del Rey final. Manchester City kept their winning streak in the Premier League going thanks to a 2-1 win against Leeds United.
Here’s everything you need to know about the clash.
Team news
Carlo Ancelotti will be without the services of Ferland Mendy who’s injured and Eder Militão who is suspended. Ceballos has been called up but won’t be available for selection. According to The Athletic, he’s been called up to support his teammates.
As for Manchester City, Nathan Ake picked up a hamstring injury over the weekend and is unavailable for selection.
📋 Squad list for Tuesday’s Champions League semi-final against Manchester City.
❌ Players NOT called up: Militão & Mendy. pic.twitter.com/JTIdfHnlXk
— Real Madrid News (@onlyrmcfnews) May 8, 2023
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid (4-3-3):
Courtois
Carvajal — Rüdiger — Alaba — Camavinga
Valverde — Kroos — Modrić
Rodrygo — Benzema — Vinícius
Manchester City (3-2-4-1):
Ederson
Walker — Dias — Akanji
Stones — Rodri
Silva — De Bruyne — Gundogan — Grealish
Haaland
Head-to-head results (Last Five Games)
Real Madrid: 2 Wins
Draws: 0
Manchester City: 3 Wins
Last meeting: Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City.
Kick-off time
Real Madrid will be hosting Manchester City on Tuesday night (09 May) at 21:00 CET.
