Real Madrid vs Manchester City Prediction & Betting Tips (9 April)

The big test for Real Madrid, which seems unplayable for many European teams but not necessarily for Manchester City who took it down from its pedestal last year in the semi-final of the Champions 1-1 at the Bernabéu, 4-0 on return to the Etihad. This season, with only two defeats in all competitions but above all not the slightest defeat at the Bernabéu, Real Madrid is preparing to achieve a 36th La Liga title in its history but above all wants to reconquer Europe. Last weekend, the Merengue did not play in the Copa del Rey final but they remained on a precious success at home against Athletic Bilbao 2-0, a 3rd successive victory after their two successes full of panache against Celta Vigo 4-0 and Osasuna 2-4 before the international break. Opposite us, we find the reigning European champion, the terror of the Old Continent, Manchester City. Masterfully guided by Pep Guardiola, City clearly reached a milestone last season by winning their first Champions League and above all dominated the great Real Madrid in the semi-final.

It is clear that Haaland&Co want to achieve the back-to-back and once again deprive the Spanish capital section of a major title under the European roof. Eliminating a very good Copenhagen team in the 1/8th final 6-2 over the two matches, Man City is obviously in the race for the title in the championship 2nd behind Arsenal but ahead of Liverpool without forgetting the FA Cup where they are qualified for the last four by defeating Newcastle in the quarter-finals 2-0. The Skyblues have been undefeated since December 6 in all competitions and have had a great week. Marked by a big victory at home against Aston Villa, a hat-trick from Phil Foden 4-1 and a success at Crystal Palace last weekend 2-4 with this time a De Bruyne on fire.

Yet another hard blow for the starting goalkeeper Courtois who relapsed during the break (OUT for the end of the season). Bad news never comes alone since the Brazilian crack Vinicius (12 goals, 4 assists in the league) will be suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards. In addition, Alaba is OUT until the end of the season while Militao, just returned from injury, is not expected to start. Author of a first season of high quality in Spain, Jude Bellingham (20 goals, 10 assists TCC and co-top scorer in the championship) will be present like Rodrygo (10 pawns, 5 assists in La Liga), Joselu (8 pawns in La Liga) or even Diaz (9 goals, 5 assists in TCC).

The ogre of Manchester could be exempt from the captain, Walker (returned injured from the international break with England) while Ederson or Still Aké should both be back in time for this clash to go. Absent the entire first half of the season, Kevin De Bruyne will be there to serve Haaland's destructive desires (26 goals, 6 assists TCC including 6 goals in 7 C1 matches) without forgetting the main architects of Guardiola football such as Rodri , Bernardo Silva or the rough Stones, Gvardiol and Ruben Dias who make the attackers shudder. Small mention to the important Foden (20 pawns, 10 TCC pancakes) who is competing for the title of best player in the PL this season (treble against Aston Villa last week).