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Real Madrid are considered the favorites over Monaco. |
Real Madrid face Monaco with the goal of consolidating their position in the top eight of the UEFA Champions League qualifying phase. Conversely, the Principality team is enjoying a fairly stable European run, despite an alarming performance in the domestic league.
Last weekend, the atmosphere at the Bernabeu became tense with boos erupting from the start of the match against Levante, before Real Madrid managed to calm the fans with a 2-0 victory. This was an important stepping stone for Alvaro Arbeloa as he made his Champions League debut as a coach.
After six matches (four wins, two losses), Real Madrid are currently in the top eight. However, their recent home defeat against Manchester City has made Arbeloa realize that another slip-up at the Bernabeu could ignite a wave of criticism from fans.
Meanwhile, Monaco had a rocky start to their Champions League campaign but quickly found their footing with a run of five consecutive unbeaten matches (two wins, three draws). Thanks to this, the Ligue 1 representatives are now in a strong position to reach the play-off round.
However, their domestic form is a major concern, with Monaco winning only 1 of their last 8 Ligue 1 matches and losing 4 consecutive games. Nevertheless, in the Champions League, Monaco has proven to be a formidable opponent, losing only 1 of their last 4 away matches.
The focal point of the match will undoubtedly be Kylian Mbappe. The French star has scored 9 of Real Madrid's 13 goals in the Champions League this season. On the visitors' side, Folarin Balogun is their biggest hope, with Takumi Minamino absent due to injury.
With the home advantage and star player Mbappe in top form, Real Madrid are considered the favorites. However, Monaco could potentially give the Bernabeu side a tough night.
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