Real Madrid host Manchester City on the sixth matchday of the Champions League season.
And this huge League Phase clash could be Xabi Alonso’s last game as Los Blancos boss, with poor recent results and dressing room unrest putting his job in jeopardy, despite only joining in the summer from Bayer Leverkusen!
So get ready for a dramatic evening at the Bernabeu by reading our latest betting preview, and we have picked out some tips based on the latest football betting odds for Real Madrid vs Manchester City.
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Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the UK?
Real Madrid vs Manchester City will be broadcast live on TNT Sports 1, with kick-off scheduled for 8pm UK time.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Preview
Recent results
Real (6th) have won four of five Champions League matches, most recently beating Olympiacos 4-3 in Piraeus. However, Los Blancos’ league form of late has been poor, with just one win in the last five after suffering a shock 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo on the weekend.
City (12th) lost 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad last time out in this competition, mustering only three wins from five overall. But Pep Guardiola’s side boast a formidable Premier League record of late with three consecutive wins over Leeds (3-2), Fulham (4-5) and Sunderland (3-0).
Head-to-head-record
These two met in the play-offs last season, with Real winning 6-3 on aggregate after following up a 3-2 win at the Etihad with a 3-1 victory in Spain.
The pair also collided in the 2023-24 quarter-finals, and Los Blancos came out on top again, winning on penalties following a 4-4 draw on aggregate.
But City have the superior overall record with five wins compared to Real’s four, though the Premier League outfit’s only victory at the Bernabeu (1-2) came way back in February 2020 thanks to late goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus.
Team news
Real could be without a number of key players, including top scorer Kylian Mbappe, who – like Eduardo Camavinga – is a huge doubt with a minor knock. Eder Militao is certain to miss out after picking up a nasty injury in the loss at Celta, the Brazilian joining Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen, Ferland Mendy and David Alaba on the treatment table.
City’s squad is in far better shape, with John Stones, Rodri and Mateo Kovacic likely to be the only high-profile absentees.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Odds
*All odds are subject to change
City are slight favourites ahead of kick-off at a price of 2.26. A home victory for Real – which could save Alonso’s job – is priced at 2.91, while the draw is 3.81.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Betting Tips
Anytime goalscorer – Vinicius Junior @ 3.15
Reports suggest that Alonso and Vinicius do not really see eye-to-eye, but the Brazilian winger should still start here – especially if Mbappe is absent. And while some may question his attitude, Vinicius’ quality cannot be debated, plus he will be out for revenge after losing the 2024 Ballon d’Or to Rodri!
Anytime goalscorer – Erling Haaland @ 1.78
However, if you want to make a safer bet with regard to a goalscorer, Haaland is your man. The Norwegian is in red-hot form this season, with five goals in as many Champions League matches. He also scored twice vs Real at the Etihad last season, but was injured for the return leg at the Bernabeu.
Total goals – Over 4.5 @ 3.40
Real’s injury issues in defence only enhance the likelihood of goals in this one. City have netted 11 times in their previous three Premier League matches, with Phil Foden and Jeremy Doku providing lethal support for Haaland. And even without Mbappe, Alonso has plenty of goalscorers available to him in Vinicius, Rodrygo Goes, Jude Bellingham and Arda Guler. A high-scoring affair may be awaiting us in Madrid!
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