runsmedia,-Real Madrid vs Man City will face each other at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of the 2022/2023 Champions League semi-final on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 02:00 GMT. The match will be broadcast live on SCTV and Vidio. The two teams meet again in the same round after meeting each other last season and a very dramatic second leg match at the Etihad.
The following are Real Madrid vs Man City predictions and live streaming links
Real Madrid vs Man City live streaming link is at the end of this article.
Real Madrid as the defending Champions League champions are determined to defend their title and claim their 15th Champions League title. However, ahead of them is a frightening new force in Manchester City with their goal machine, Erling Haaland. Pep Guardiola has a stronger squad than last season and this season is one of the favorites to win the Champions League.
Real Madrid vs Man City: Meeting History
The two teams have met four times in the Champions League before, with Man City winning three and Real Madrid winning one. The most recent encounter in the Champions League semi-finals last season ended in a 6-5 aggregate win for Real Madrid.
The second leg at the Santiago Bernebeu was a dramatic affair as Manchester City took a 5-3 lead into the 90th minute. However, a pair of goals from Rodrygo in the 90th and 91st minutes forced the match into extra time. Real Madrid then scored a penalty through the legs of Karim Benzema to seal a place in the final. Real Madrid went on to win the Champions League after beating Liverpool in the final.
Real Madrid vs Man City: Strengths and Weaknesses
Real Madrid came into this match in good form. They had just won the Copa del Rey after beating Osasuna in the final. Real Madrid also have great strength up front with Karim Benzema still being their goal machine. In addition, they have a very strong midfield with players like Luka Modric, Toni Kroos, and Valverde.
However, Real Madrid also have some weaknesses, especially at the back. They lost Sergio Ramos who moved to Paris Saint-Germain this summer and Raphael Varane who moved to Manchester United. They are relying on David Alaba and Eder Militao to fill the center-back position. Other than that, they also have some injury concerns with Ferland Mendy, and Eder Militao’s suspension.
Manchester City come into this match with great strength up front. Erling Haaland is a very scary player and has been a goal machine since joining Manchester City this summer. They also have a very strong midfield with Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, and Ilkay Gundogan.
Real Madrid vs Man City lineup
Real Madrid: Courtois; Camavinga; Alaba, Carvajal, Rudiger, Modric, Kroos; Valverde; Benzema, Vinicius Junior; Rodrygo.
Coach: Carlo Ancelotti.
Squad info: Eder Militao (suspension), Mendy (injury).
Manchester City: Ederson; Rodri, Akanji; Walker, Stones, Ruben Dias, De Bruyne, Gundogan, Haaland, Grealish; Bernardo Silva.
Coach: Josep Guardiola.
Squad info: Ake (injury).
Head-to-head Real Madrid vs Man City
Head to head in European Cup/Champions League
- Real Madrid win: 3
- Draws: 2
- Manchester City wins: 3.
Real Madrid vs Man City’s Last 5 Meeting History
- (04/05/2022) Madrid 3-1 Man City (UCL)
- (26/04/2022) Man City 4-3 Madrid (UCL)
- (07/08/2020) Man City 2-1 Madrid (UCL)
- (26/02/2020) Madrid 1-2 Man City (UCL)
- (04/05/2016) Madrid 1-0 Man City (UCL).
Real Madrid’s Last 5 Matches (M-K-M-K-M)
- (23/04/23) Madrid 2-0 Celta (La Liga)
- (26/04/23) Girona 4-2 Madrid (La Liga)
- (29/04/23) Madrid 4-2 Almeria (La Liga)
- (03/05/23) Sociedad 2-0 Madrid (La Liga)
- (07/05/23) Madrid 2-1 Osasuna (Copa del Rey).
Manchester City’s Last 5 Matches (M-M-M-M-M)
- (22/04/23) Man City 3-0 Sheffield (FA Cup)
- (27/04/23) Man City 4-1 Arsenal (EPL)
- (04/30/23) Fulham 1-2 Man City (EPL)
- (04/05/23) Man City 3-0 West Ham (EPL)
- (06/05/23) Man City 2-1 Leeds (EPL).
