City vs Madrid: Starting XI, team news ahead of crucial tie

Manchester City will host Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.

Both teams will fight to the end after an enthralling first 90 minutes in the tie that saw the visitors have more of the ball in the Spanish capital.

Kevin De Bruyne’s fine strike did ensure that Pep Guardiola’s side exited the Bernabeu level after Vinicius Jr.’s equally well-taken goal had put Madrid ahead, and Manchester City will hope their home crowd can give them a boost.

The winner of this game has been tipped to defeat Inter Milan who have already qualified for the finals after defeating rivals AC Milan.

Team news

Nathan Ake is likely to be back on the team as he returns from his hamstring issue. Rodri is also thought not to be a concern, with his withdrawal against Everton precautionary.

Real Madrid on the other hand was almost dealt a heavy blow as Eduardo Camavinga limped off in a fixture against Getafe.

Despite the temporary setback, Ancelotti does have Eder Militao back from suspension, which could prompt a reshuffle - if Camavinga is fit, reports in Spain suggest that he could be pushed into midfield with Fede Valverde utilized in the front three.

Predicted line-ups

Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Rúben Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Bernardo Silva, De Bruyne, Gündoğan, Grealish; Haaland.

Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Militão, Rüdiger, Alaba; Modrić, Kroos, Camavinga; Valverde, Benzema, Vinícius Jr.