"City have already beaten Los Blancos in the competition this season, and will fancy their chances of doing it again in the knockout phase. Madrid have been far from their best in a turbulent campaign under both Xabi Alonso and Alvaro Arbeloa in 2025-26, but always back themselves in Europe."
"That will be despite missing both Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham, who are still sidelined with injury. Real Madrid starting XI: Courtois, Trent, Rudiger, Huijsen, Mendy, Valverde, Tchouameni, Brahim, Thiago, Giles, Vinicius"
"Manchester City starting XI: Donnarumma, Khusanov, Dias, Guehi, O'Reilly, Rodri, Bernardo, Savinho, Semenyo, Doku, Haaland. Kickoff at the Santiago Bernabeu is scheduled for 8:00pm GMT on Wednesday."
Real Madrid host Manchester City in a Champions League knockout match at Santiago Bernabeu. Manchester City previously defeated Real Madrid in the group stage and enter as favorites. Real Madrid have experienced a turbulent campaign under managerial changes but traditionally perform well in European competition. The Spanish club faces significant injury concerns with both Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham unavailable. Manchester City field a strong lineup led by Haaland, while Real Madrid will rely on players including Vinicius, Rodri's counterpart in midfield, and goalkeeper Courtois. The match kicks off at 8:00pm GMT on Wednesday and will be broadcast on TNT Sports in the United Kingdom.
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