Champions League: Man City vs. Real Madrid Picks — European Heavyweights Collide in Playoff Round (Feb 11)

The Champions League playoffs get underway on February 11, 2025. Find the latest odds and our Man City vs. Real Madrid picks here.

The new format of the Champions League has been controversial to say the least, but a stunning showdown is set for the inaugural playoff round this week.

Reigning European champions Real Madrid will be fighting for their future in the competition, as they come up against Pep Guardiola’s Man City.

Both sides will still have aspirations to win the Champions League this season, but for one, the dream will end over the next ten days.

Odds

Man City Have Winning Record Against Real

For the fourth straight season, Man City and Real Madrid collide. City have won four of the 12 previous matches between the sides, with Los Blancos recording three wins. However, Real have eliminated Man City from the Champions League on three occasions.

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Man City vs. Real Madrid Key Stats

• Real Madrid have eliminated an English club from the Champions League on 13 occasions, including in each of the last four seasons.
• Man City have lost just three of their 12 matches against Los Blancos, but no side has eliminated the EPL side more frequently than Real Madrid.

Man City Team News

Rodri remains out for the season for Man City. Nathan Ake is set to miss out due to a muscle injury, while Jeremy Doku is also unavailable due to a minor issue.

Possible Lineup

Ederson (GK); R. Lewis, M. Akanji, J. Stones, J. Gvardiol, B. Silva, M. Kovacic, P. Foden, K. De Bruyne, O. Marmoush, E. Haaland

Real Madrid Team News

David Alaba remains out for Los Blancos until the end of the month. Defensive issues for Carlo Ancelotti are also mounting up, as Real will be without Antonio Rudiger, Eder Militao, and Dani Carvajal.

Possible Lineup

T. Courtois (GK); F. Valverde, R. Asencio, A. Tchouameni, F. Garcia, E. Camavinga, L. Modric, Rodrygo, J. Bellingham, V. Junior, K. Mbappe

Man City vs. Real Madrid Prop Picks

There is so much attacking quality on the field when these sides collide. Therefore, there could be value in the props markets for scorers. Phil Foden has a fine record in the Champions League, while Vincius Jr has netted seven in six European matches already this season. Both look to be standout Man City vs. Real Madrid picks on Tuesday.

Man City vs. Real Madrid Picks

Real Madrid have been hitting their stride in recent months, while Man City’s limitations were evident once again following a heavy away loss against Arsenal a few weeks ago.

Real have an excellent record against English sides, and they could put themselves on course to eliminate City for the second successive season with a win at the Etihad on Tuesday.