Real Madrid – Manchester City: a European classic at the Bernabeu 
The Santiago Bernabeu will be rocking on Wednesday night. Real and Man City meet for the 16th time in Champions League history. This tie hits a new stat run — it’s the fifth straight season these two meet in the knockout rounds. Two European giants, both still hungry for the trophy.
Real Madrid hunting consistency 
The chase for a 16th European crown took an unexpected detour. Ninth in the group stage, Real Madrid had to grind past Benfica in the playoffs. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side have been patchy at home and away. A shock loss to Getafe was followed by a nervy win over Celta Vigo, courtesy of skipper Federico Valverde. The Real Madrid still bites — 12 goals in five European home games this season. The only home slip? That was back in December when City visited.
Pep’s Manchester: calm, dangerous 
Man City look sharper in Europe than they did a year ago. Direct qualification soothed nerves. The win in Madrid earlier this season proved they can handle the big nights. Pep will be managing his 190th match in the competition, matching Sir Alex Ferguson’s record. A draw with Nottingham Forest dented their Premier League charge, but the FA Cup victory over Newcastle got things back on track before this risky trip.
Probable line-ups
Real Madrid : Courtois ; Alexander-Arnold, Asensio, Rudiger, Carreras ; Valverde, Tchouameni, Camavinga ; Guler ; G. Garcia, Vinicius Jr
Manchester City : Donnarumma ; Nunes, Dias, Guehi, Ait-Nouri ; Bernardo, Rodri, O’Reilly ; Semenyo, Haaland, Marmoush
Football Prediction Real Madrid vs Manchester City
Over 2.5 goals
Several Real Madrid regulars look set to miss, which throws their balance out. City arrive full of confidence and they still remember beating this side at the Bernabeu.
Both teams carry enough attacking firepower to rip any defence apart. City are on an 11-game unbeaten run in all competitions.
The quality on the pitch should produce an entertaining night and a handful of goals.
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