Manchester Metropolis head to Spain with a slim mixture benefit over Actual Madrid as they appear to interrupt their duck and eventually win the Champions League.

Probably the most coveted trophy in European membership soccer is up for grabs for one of many two groups with the ultimate awaiting the winner.

Pep Guardiola’s aspect are 3-2 up following a powerful show at house final week, however Actual Madrid wrapped up La Liga title on the weekend and spirits will probably be excessive.

The hosts will probably be buoyed by their 4-0 league win over Espanyol on Saturday, with Rodrygo (2), Karim Benzema and Marco Asensio all on the scoresheet.

Man Metropolis, however, continued their defence of the Premier League title in fashion with a dominant win over Leeds United to maintain the strain on rivals Liverpool.

Guardiola will maybe really feel as if his staff needs to be additional forward within the tie after dominating a lot of the affair on the Etihad, however particular person brilliance from Benzema and Vinicius Junior has saved Carlo Ancelotti’s aspect in with a shot.

Ancelotti grew to become the primary supervisor to win all 5 of Europe’s main leagues with Madrid’s league title victory on the weekend and will probably be helped by the return of Casemiro for this sport.

The Brazilian missed the first-leg however is anticipated to start out the reverse fixture. His inclusion will imply Federico Valverde drops to the bench. Rodrygo will probably be given one other begin after his goal-scoring exploits towards Espanyol.

David Alaba might miss out by way of harm, nonetheless.

As for Man Metropolis, they are going to be boosted by Joao Cancelo’s return from suspension. He additionally missed the first-leg, however will come straight again into the staff. Nathan Ake and John Stones are each carrying knocks so Oleksandr Zinchenko will begin once more in Kyle Walker’s absence.

Gabriel Jesus will lead the road following his run of spectacular type of late.

Actual Madrid vs Man Metropolis Potential Beginning XI’s