MCI vs RMD: How Pep Guardiola plan to line-up his team against Spanish giants Real Madrid tonight 

MCI vs RMD: How Pep Guardiola plan to line-up his team against Spanish giants Real Madrid tonight

The Etihad Stadium is preparing for an exciting match as Manchester City takes on Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff. Both teams are well-known in European football and their early clash has fans and analysts filled with excitement.

 

 

Although neither team is in excellent form right now, but the match between Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti’s sides is still highly anticipated.

 

Manchester City will be closely watching Rúben Dias, as the Portuguese defender is one yellow card away from a suspension. If he receives a yellow card, he will miss the crucial second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, making Ait essential for him to play carefully.

 

City is also facing injury issues, with several players struggling with minor muscle problems and uncertain for the first leg. On the other hand, Real Madrid is in a similar position, with multiple players at risk of suspension.

 

 

Eduardo Camavinga, Jude Bellingham, Antonio Rüdiger, Luka Modrić, Aurélien Tchouaméni, and Endrick must be cautious during the game, as getting a yellow card would mean missing the important return match in Madrid.

 

According to Managing Madrid, Real Madrid has officially announced their squad for the highly anticipated Champions League Round of 32 clash against Manchester City.

 

With the team already en route to Manchester, Carlo Ancelotti has finalized his selection, featuring a mix of experienced stars and emerging talents. This match carries immense importance as Madrid aims to assert dominance in Europe’s elite competition against the defending champions at the Etihad Stadium.

 

The squad list includes goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin, and Sergio Mestre, providing Madrid with solid options between the posts. Courtois, despite his ongoing recovery, has been included, though Lunin is expected to start, given his recent form.

 

In defense, Madrid has named Vallejo, Fran García, Ferland Mendy, Jacobo, Asencio, and Lorenzo. However, due to injuries and suspensions, Ancelotti faces a defensive conundrum. With key players unavailable, Aurelien Tchouameni is likely to be deployed as a makeshift center-back, a role he has occasionally taken on this season.

 

Additionally, Federico Valverde may be tasked with filling in at right-back following Lucas Vázquez’s injury, a tactical adjustment that could impact Madrid’s overall structure.

 

The midfield boasts a strong lineup featuring Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, Luka Modrić, Tchouameni, Arda Güler, Dani Ceballos, and Chema.

 

 

Bellingham’s creativity and ability to dictate play will be crucial, while Modrić’s experience could prove invaluable in controlling the tempo. Camavinga and Tchouameni are expected to provide defensive solidity, ensuring balance against City’s high-intensity attack. Youngster Arda Güler may also be given an opportunity to make an impact, depending on the game’s dynamics.