Match preview: Real Madrid vs Man City
After a period of success at the start of the 2025/2026 season, Real Madrid has been in decline recently. Coach Xabi Alonso's team has repeatedly dropped crucial points in La Liga and been overtaken by their arch-rivals Barcelona. In European competition, Los Blancos have also failed to reassure their fans, enduring two very difficult matches against Liverpool and Olympiacos.
The team's unfavorable results have put coach Xabi Alonso at risk of being sacked after only six months in charge. According to Marca's rumors, the Spanish strategist could be dismissed if Real Madrid lose to Man City in the sixth matchday of the Champions League. With their recent poor run of form, overcoming the English giants seems almost impossible.
Man City are in high spirits after their 3-0 victory over Sunderland last weekend. The valuable three points helped the Manchester team close the gap with Arsenal to just two points. This was truly the perfect preparation before their rematch against their arch-rivals Real Madrid. Pep Guardiola's team is currently ranked 9th in the Champions League, just two points behind Los Blancos. A win at the Bernabeu would see Man City move into the top eight, meaning they are closer to the round of 16.
Man City have a significant advantage going into their trip to Madrid, considering their form and squad. Pep Guardiola's team is gradually finding stability and will have almost their best lineup. Meanwhile, the home team is experiencing a crisis in their defense, which could make things difficult for Real Madrid against the speed and strength of Doku, Haaland, or Foden.
Real Madrid are heavily reliant on Mbappe's superb goal-scoring ability, while their midfield and defense are experiencing a significant decline in form. If the French star remains silent, Los Blancos will almost certainly suffer a disastrous result. Manchester City suffered two defeats against Real Madrid last season, so the Manchester team will travel to Spain with a strong desire for revenge. Given Real Madrid's current weakness, Pep Guardiola's team's chances of winning are significantly increased.
Form and head-to-head history of Real Madrid vs Man City
Real Madrid have been playing poorly since November. Los Blancos have only won 3 out of 8 matches in all competitions.
In contrast to Real Madrid's inconsistency, Man City have been playing better and better over the past month. Pep Guardiola's team has suffered only two defeats and secured six victories.
The two teams have faced each other 14 times. Real Madrid have won 5 times, while Man City have won 4 times.
Team news for Real Madrid vs Man City
Real Madrid will be without Militao, Huijsen, Mendy, Carvajal, Camavinga, Alaba, and Alexander-Arnold. Mbappe's participation is uncertain.
Man City are without Kovacic, Stones, and Rodri.
Predicted lineups for Real Madrid vs Man City
Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Carreras; Tchouameni, Ceballos; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr; Rodrygo.
Man City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; Gonzalez; Cherki, Reijnders, Foden, Doku; Haaland.
Predicted score: Real Madrid 1-2 Man City
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