Manchester City vs Real Madrid Prediction & Tips
Manchester City reached the Champions League playoffs for the 12th time in a row, although it was not an easy ride this season. Pep Guardiola’s men only secured their passage on the last matchday of the group stage, where they beat Brugge 3:1 at home. Before that, the ‘Citizens’ had gone four games without a win in the competition, earning just one point (1 draw and 3 defeats).
In the group stage, the Mancunians obtained 11 points from eight matches (3 wins and 2 draws), placing 22nd in the overall standings. In addition, it is worth noting that in the last 10 matches of the tournament, City managed only three wins in normal time, complemented by four draws and three defeats. They go into the Real clash on the back of an away win over Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, were just one point short of a top-eight finish in the Champions League group stage. Carlo Ancelotti’s side managed a positive record with five wins and three defeats, securing three of those victories in the last few rounds. In those matches, Madrid beat Atalanta (3:2), Salzburg (5:1) and Brest (3:0) with authority.
Remarkably, in its history, Madrid has never been eliminated in the group stage of the Champions League, always advancing to the playoffs. In the last three seasons, the team has won the tournament twice and reached the semi-finals on the other occasion, establishing itself as one of the competition’s top favourites. Over the weekend, Real drew 1:1 in the derby against Atlético.
Manchester City – Real Madrid FREE TIPS
Draw or Real Madrid (X2) @ 1.61
