Real Madrid will be trying to overturn a one-goal deficit in their quest for a 14th UCL title after losing in an enthralling 4-3 thriller in the reverse encounter at Etihad Stadium.
Madrid's camp is in high spirits following their 4-0 win over Espanyol on Saturday, which secured them as Laliga champions.
Another positive development for Los Blancos is that Casemiro, the midfielder who missed the first leg of this match, is now eligible for selection. However, David Alaba's availability for the Wednesday match is in doubt, which will be a huge problem for a relatively inexperienced team.That will be a huge problem for a defense that allowed four goals against Manchester City.
Karim Benzema will now tie Cristiano Ronaldo for the most knockout stage goals in a single season if he scores at least one goal.
With a goal, he will become the third highest goal scorer in UCL history.
Due to Kyle Walkers' injury and Joao Cancelo's ban, City were forced to use a center back, John Stones (who later became injured), and a midfielder, Fernandinho, as right backs in the reverse match. Cancelo is now eligible to return to the starting lineup after serving his ban.
Guardiola will be aiming to become the best in the world.Guardiola will be seeking to make history by becoming the first manager to knock Madrid out of the Champions League twice with two different teams, as he currently has four wins in four games against the Spanish giants.
The following is a form guide for all competitions:
Real Madrid's current form is WLWWLWWLWWLWWLWWLWWLWWLWWLWWLWWL
Manchester City's current shape is WWWWLD.
Possible lineups include:
Courtois, Mendy, Militao, Nacho, Carvajal, Casemiro, Modric, Kroos, Vinicius, Benzema, and Asensio are among the likely starting eleven for Real Madrid.
Manchester City's starting eleven could include Ederson, Zinchenko, Laporte, Dias, Cancelo, Rodri, De Bruyne, Foden, Mahrez, G. Jesus, and B. Silva.
Real Madrid 2-2 Manchester City is my prediction (City to qualify by aggregate)
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