Pep Guardiola’s side is in a great position right now. They are currently two points away from Arsenal in the Premier League, after the Gunners lost to Aston Villa, and Man City beat Sunderland 3-0.
They play against a Madrid side who have been inconsistent as of late. They are fifth in the Champions League table, winning four of five games, but they did lose their last match in La Liga, 2-0 to Celta Vigo.
Guardiola will ensure he lines up his Man City side to quell Madrid’s threat, but also use star players Phil Foden and Erling Haaland to cause Xabi Alonso’s side some problems. This is how ManchesterWorld predicts Guardiola will line up against Madrid on Wednesday night...
Donnarumma will likely keep his position as the starting keeper, but James Trafford has made a Champions League appearance this season.
1. GK - Gianluigi Donnarumma
Donnarumma will likely keep his position as the starting keeper, but James Trafford has made a Champions League appearance this season. | Getty Images
O'Reilly keeps his place in the starting XI; He will have a tough task defending against Federico Valverde or Jude Bellingham on the left.
2. LB - Nico O'Reilly
O'Reilly keeps his place in the starting XI; He will have a tough task defending against Federico Valverde or Jude Bellingham on the left. | Getty Images
Dias scored for Man City in their win against Sunderland last time out.
3. CB - Ruben Dias
Dias scored for Man City in their win against Sunderland last time out. | Getty Images
Gvardiol takes the other centre-back spot after he scored against Sunderland. John Stones is also injured, which will boost Gvardiol's chances.
4. CB - Josko Gvardiol
Gvardiol takes the other centre-back spot after he scored against Sunderland. John Stones is also injured, which will boost Gvardiol's chances. | Getty Images