Match Preview

Manchester City faces a significant challenge as they head into the second leg against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu, needing to overturn a deficit from the first leg.

Viewing Information:

• Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
• Watch: Paramount+

Odds: Real Madrid -105; Draw +320; Manchester City +230

Champions League Preview

Real Madrid: The team’s defensive woes continue, but they are set to return Antonio Rudiger. However, questions remain about Valverde’s readiness to fill in at right back due to injuries.

Manchester City: Erling Haaland is expected to return but fitness concerns around Jack Grealish and Nathan Ake linger. City also lost Manuel Akanji for several weeks after suffering an injury.

Possible Lineups

• Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Mendy; Rodrygo, Camavinga, Tchouameni, Bellingham; Mbappe, Vinicius Junior
• Manchester City XI: Ederson; Lewis, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Gonzalez, Silva; Savinho, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland

Prediction: Expect an exciting match: Real Madrid 2, Manchester City 2.