
Today, February 11, the most prestigious competition in European football - the UEFA Champions League play-off round - will see the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Carlo Ancelotti's team will host Pep Guardiola's "City" at home and will fight for a place in the quarter-finals.
This match is of great importance not only for both teams, but also for the entire football world. After all, today's match is one of the biggest and most eagerly awaited matches in the Champions League.
Which squad will Guardiola choose?Ahead of the match, several reputable football websites have published their predictions about which players Pep Guardiola can trust in this match.
90min Prediction90min has suggested that Manchester City could play in a 4-2-3-1 formation against Real Madrid. According to analysts, Guardiola could choose the following formation:
(4-2-3-1) formation:Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Akanji, Stones, Diaz, Guardiola
Midfielders: Bernardo, Kovacic
Attacking midfielders: Foden, De Bruyne, Savino
Forward: Haaland
Sportingnews PredictionThis source also suggested that a 4-2-3-1 formation is likely. Unlike other sources, they have suggested that Guardiola could rely on Jack Grealish in the starting lineup.
(4-2-3-1) formation:Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Akanji, Stones, Diaz, Guardiola
Midfielders: Bernardo, Gonzalez
Attacking midfielders: Foden, De Bruyne, Grealish
Forward: Haaland
Sportsmole predictionSportsmole believes that there may be changes to the defensive line. According to them, the defensive line in today's match could be formed as follows:
(4-2-3-1) scheme:Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Nunes, Akanji, Diaz, Guardiola
Midfielders: Silva, Kovacic
Attacking midfielders: Foden, De Bruyne, Savino
Forward: Haaland
Onefootball predictionThe Uzbek defender Abdukadir Khusanov was not considered in the possible lineup announced by Onefootball. According to them, Guardiola may choose the following option:
(4-2-3-1) formation:Goalkeeper: Ederson
Defenders: Nunes, Akanji, Dias, Guardiola
Midfielders: Silva, Kovacic
Attacking midfielders: Foden, De Bruyne, Marmoush
Forward: Haaland
Important information for fansDate of the match: February 11, 2025
Kick-off time: 1:00 AM (Tashkent time)
Stadium: Santiago Bernabeu (Madrid, Spain)
Broadcast: Live on television and online platforms.
It is worth noting that Abdukadir Khusanov from Manchester City has also been included in the roster for this match. It is not yet clear whether he will play, but his presence in the squad could be interesting news for Uzbek football fans.
The Real Madrid-Manchester City match is expected to be one of the most important and intense matches not only in the Champions League, but also this season.
Real Madrid has been struggling with injuries in the midfield and defense.
Manchester City will try to take control of the game by fielding their main stars.
It is still unknown who will win, but tonight is sure to be a real football show!
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