Real Madrid vs Man City: Champions League – team news, start, lineups

Al JazeeraCenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 10, 2026 at 12:37 PM

Real Madrid vs Man City: Champions League – team news, start, lineups

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Real Madrid and Manchester City will face off in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. Manchester City enters the match as favorites due to Real Madrid's inconsistent form and injuries to key players like Kylian Mbappe, Jude Bellingham, and Rodrygo. The two clubs have a history, having met 15 times with each side winning five matches. Real Madrid's coach, Alvaro Arbeloa, hopes that winger Vinicius Jr. will lead the team to success. The match is one of the most anticipated in the competition's history.

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Antoine Semenyo 40% Xabi Alonso 40% Marc Guehi 40% Jude Bellingham 50% Kylian Mbappe 50% Rodrygo 50% Rodri 50% Alvaro Arbeloa ×360% Vinicius Jr ×370% Champions League ×380% Manchester City ×490% Real Madrid ×890%

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