The highly anticipated clash in Matchday 6 of the UEFA Champions League — between Real Madrid, managed by Xabi Alonso, and Manchester City under Pep Guardiola — is set to kick off. This showdown in Madrid is regarded as one of the most crucial games of the season for both teams.
The stakes are high, and interest is immense, as both clubs have clearly defined their objectives for this stage. While Real Madrid aims to deliver a strong performance backed by its home supporters, Manchester City, despite entering as favorites, is well aware of the challenges awaiting at the Santiago Bernabeu.
"Real Madrid" starting lineup:
Courtois, Valverde, Asensio, Rüdiger, Carreras, Tchouaméni, Ceballos, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gonzalo, Vinícius Junior.
Substitutes: Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Endrick, Mbappé, Arda Güler, Fran García, Brahim, Sestero, Mastantuono, Joan Martinez, Valdepeñas.
"Manchester City" starting lineup:
Donnarumma, Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Riley, Bernardo (c), Foden, Nico, Cherki, Haaland, Doku.
Substitutes: Trafford, Bettinelli, Lewis, Khusanov, Aké, Aït Nouri, Reijnders, Bobb, Savino, Mormush.
Both teams are fielding their strongest lineups. Real's attack, led by Vinícius and Rodrygo, will face City's trio of Foden, Doku, and Haaland. The central midfield battles, particularly between Bellingham and Bernardo as well as Tchouaméni and Foden, could significantly influence the game’s outcome.
It should be noted that this highly anticipated match is scheduled to begin at 1:00 AM Tashkent time. Fans are eagerly awaiting this "title clash" to once again showcase the beauty of football.
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