"Starting with the hosts, while Real Madrid might have come flying out of the traps following Xabi Alonso's arrival over the summer, Los Blancos have largely come crashing back down to earth on either side of November's international break. Last seen over the weekend putting in a downbeat display as they slumped to an infamous 2-0 loss at home against Celta Vigo, the former Bayer Leverkusen boss is desperately searching for a European boost here."
"However, despite dragging themselves over the finishing line a fortnight ago as they clung to a frantic 4-3 victory away at Olympiacos, the Spanish icons have remarkably registered just a pair of wins from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. With it suggested that the Alonso has some mounting pressure on his shoulders at the Bernabeu, the 15-time European champions will certainly be under the microscope on Wednesday night."
Real Madrid have struggled for form since the November international break, losing 2-0 at home to Celta Vigo and recording only two wins in their last seven matches across all competitions. Xabi Alonso faces mounting pressure after an inconsistent run following a strong start to the season. Real scraped a 4-3 win away at Olympiacos a fortnight ago but remain under scrutiny. Fran Garcia, Alvaro Carreras and Endrick are available despite domestic red cards, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is sidelined by injury. Eduardo Camavinga could return to the starting lineup. Manchester City returned from the international break with consecutive defeats.
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