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The Match
Match Report
Real defender Raphael Varane had an evening to forget in Manchester.
Team News
Real have named a 24-man party for the trip to the Etihad Stadium.
Preview
Sports Mole previews the second leg of the last-16 Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, including team news and predicted lineups.
Predicted Lineups
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Friday's Champions League clash with Manchester City.
Injuries & Suspensions
Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Champions League fixture with Manchester City.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Manchester City win with a probability of 44.46%. A win for Real Madrid had a probability of 37.07% and a draw had a probability of 18.5%.

The most likely scoreline for a Manchester City win was 3-2 with a probability of 5.69%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (5.69%) and 3-1 (4.85%). The likeliest Real Madrid win was 2-3 (5.22%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 2-2 (6.68%). The actual scoreline of 2-1 was predicted with a 5.7% likelihood. Our data analysis correctly predicted that Manchester City would win this match.

Result
Manchester CityDrawReal Madrid
44.46%18.47%37.07%
Both teams to score 83.43%
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
86.71%13.29%
Over 3.5Under 3.5
72.14%27.86%
Manchester City Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
92.25%7.74%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
72.44%27.56%
Real Madrid Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
90.43%9.56%
Over 1.5Under 1.5
67.99%32.01%
Score Analysis
    Manchester City 44.46%
    Real Madrid 37.07%
    Draw 18.47%
Manchester CityDrawReal Madrid
3-2 @ 5.69%
2-1 @ 5.69%
3-1 @ 4.85%
4-2 @ 3.64%
4-1 @ 3.1%
4-3 @ 2.85%
2-0 @ 2.42%
3-0 @ 2.07%
1-0 @ 1.9%
5-2 @ 1.86%
5-1 @ 1.59%
5-3 @ 1.46%
4-0 @ 1.32%
Other @ 6.02%
Total : 44.46%
2-2 @ 6.68%
3-3 @ 4.46%
1-1 @ 4.45%
4-4 @ 1.67%
Other @ 1.22%
Total : 18.47%
2-3 @ 5.22%
1-2 @ 5.22%
1-3 @ 4.08%
2-4 @ 3.07%
3-4 @ 2.61%
1-4 @ 2.4%
0-2 @ 2.04%
0-1 @ 1.74%
0-3 @ 1.6%
2-5 @ 1.44%
3-5 @ 1.23%
1-5 @ 1.13%
0-4 @ 0.94%
Other @ 4.36%
Total : 37.07%

Head to Head
Feb 26, 2020 8pm
Jul 27, 2017 4am
Pre-season Friendlies
Man City
4-1
Real Madrid
Otamendi (52'), Sterling (59'), Stones (67'), Diaz (81')
Toure (29'), Nasri (88')
Oscar (90')
Nacho (33'), Carvajal (41')
May 4, 2016 7.45pm
Apr 26, 2016 7.45pm
Jul 24, 2015 11am
Pre-season Friendlies
Man City
1-4
Real Madrid
Build-up
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on July 21, 2020
Pep Guardiola: 'We are ready to take on Real Madrid'
The Premier League club take a narrow lead into the second leg of their last-16 clash against Real Madrid.
Aug 7, 08:43
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane before the match on February 26, 2020
Zinedine Zidane: 'Gareth Bale's call to miss Manchester City clash'
Gareth Bale is not in the Real Madrid squad for the Champions League last-16 second leg on Friday.
Aug 6, 19:59
Fabio Capello pictured in in December 2017
Fabio Capello backs Manchester City to overcome Real Madrid
City will take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of their delayed Champions League last-16 clash.
Aug 6, 19:56
Manchester City midfielder Rodri pictured on July 2, 2020
Rodri: 'We have a better team than Real Madrid'
The sides meet in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Friday.
Aug 6, 17:42
Eric Garcia in action during the EFL Cup semi-final game between Manchester City and Burton Albion on January 9, 2019
Eric Garcia turns down new contract at Manchester City
The highly-rated 19-year-old centre-back has been linked with a return to his boyhood club Barcelona.
Aug 6, 14:38
Manchester City midfielder Rodri pictured on July 2, 2020
Rodri confident Manchester City will overcome Real Madrid
Manchester City midfielder Rodri believes that his side have what it takes to progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League by beating Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 20:32
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid
Ahead of Friday's Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both squads.
Aug 5, 14:35
Eden Hazard warms up for Real Madrid on July 10, 2020
How Real Madrid could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up in Friday's Champions League clash with Manchester City.
Aug 5, 12:43
Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez celebrates scoring against Newcastle United in the Premier League on July 8, 2020
How Manchester City could line up against Real Madrid
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up in Friday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Aug 5, 12:41
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts alongside Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on February 26, 2020
Five talking points as Manchester City prepare to host Real Madrid
The Champions League last-16 tie was originally scheduled to be completed in March.
Aug 5, 11:49
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema celebrates with teammates after scoring against Alaves on July 10, 2020
Champions League return: A closer look at Real Madrid ahead of Manchester City tie
The Frenchman has never failed to win the competition as Los Blancos manager.
Aug 4, 13:32
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos in action against Real Sociedad on June 21, 2020.
Real Madrid team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole rounds up Real Madrid's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Champions League fixture with Manchester City.
Aug 4, 11:30
Sergio Aguero sits injured on June 22, 2020
Manchester City team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Champions League clash with Real Madrid.
Aug 4, 11:15
Mariano Diaz pictured for Real Madrid in August 2018
Real Madrid's Mariano to miss Man City clash after testing positive for corona
The 26-year-old Dominican Republic forward gave the positive result after returning to the training ahead of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Jul 28, 14:16
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on July 2, 2020
Manchester City to organise warm-up friendly ahead of Real Madrid clash?
Deposed Premier League champions may play a friendly match as they focus on the Champions League.
Jul 27, 16:47
Sergio Aguero sits injured on June 22, 2020
Pep Guardiola hints that Sergio Aguero will be fit to face Real Madrid
The Manchester City striker has been out since having knee surgery last month and was expected to miss the August 7 clash in the Champions League.
Jul 24, 14:37
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts alongside Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on February 26, 2020
Manchester City given green light to host Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium
Real will travel to Manchester for the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Jul 9, 18:49
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Man City on October 26, 2019
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan hails Zinedine Zidane, Real Madrid
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan heaps praise on Real Madrid and their manager Zinedine Zidane, but insists that he is "very happy" at the Etihad Stadium.
Mar 22, 10:15
Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann in action with Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois in La Liga at Camp Nou on December 18, 2019
Real Madrid pair Thibaut Courtois, Marcelo ruled out of Manchester City match
Real Madrid will be without injured pair Thibaut Courtois and Marcelo for their next two matches.
Mar 10, 13:59
Barcelona's Antoine Griezmann in action with Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois in La Liga at Camp Nou on December 18, 2019
Thibaut Courtois 'doubtful for Manchester City match with adductor injury'
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois could miss next week's Champions League last-16 second leg with Manchester City through injury, according to a report.
Mar 9, 13:31
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