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Real Madrid are set to host Manchester City at home in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League this week. The former side has a goal lead but that won’t be enough to make them comfortable throughout the 90 minutes.

The Whites had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Osasuna in their previous game. Hence, they need to forget about that result and focus on this particular fixture. With the support of the home crowd, they can show the elimination doors to the Citizens.

4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City

Defence

Thibaut Courtois will be operating between the sticks once again and will be a key if the Whites want to head into the next round. Federico Valverde should be used as the right-back once again to strengthen the defensive pack.

Raul Asencio has done well and is likely to be retained at the heart of the defence while Antonio Rudiger will return to pair up with him. Fran Garcia could be making way for Ferland Mendy for the left full-back role.

Real Madrid’s Belgian goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois puts his gloves on before the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Cadiz CF at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium in Madrid on May 4, 2024. (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO / AFP) (Photo by OSCAR DEL POZO/AFP via Getty Images)

Midfield

Aurelien Tchouameni can be freed from the centre-back duties and be deployed in the midfield. He will have the company of Eduardo Camavinga in the middle of the park.

Attack

Rodrygo is expected to operate on the right wing with Vinicius playing down the other hand of the pitch. Jude Bellingham remains an undisputed pick for the attacking midfielder role.

Kylian Mbappe leads the attacking front once again and can be dangerous given he has found his rhythm and form.

Eder Militao and Dani Carvajal are the confirmed absentees while Lucas Vazquez will be assessed once before the game to understand his length of recovery and participation.

4-2-3-1 Real Madrid Predicted Lineup vs Manchester City