Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League Quarterfinal 2nd Leg Preview
Manchester City Hold Slight Advantage
Manchester City will host Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup. City won the first leg 3-2 at the Santiago Bernabeu, so they will be looking to protect their lead and advance to the semifinals.
Form & Head-to-Head
City have won four of the last 11 matches played between the two teams, while Real Madrid have won three. In their last five contests, there have been an average of 4.6 goals per game.
Key Players
Kevin De Bruyne and Karim Benzema are the key players for their respective teams. De Bruyne is a creative midfielder who can create chances for his teammates and score goals himself. Benzema is a prolific striker who has scored 38 goals in all competitions this season.
Prediction
Man City are the slight favorites to win the match and advance to the semifinals. They have a good record against Real Madrid and are in good form. However, Real Madrid are a dangerous team and will be looking to overturn the deficit from the first leg. **Moneyline Lean:** Man City -135 **Spread Lean:** Man City -1 (+100) **Over/Under Lean:** Over 2.5 (-130)
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