Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Confirmed Starting Lineup Announced For Champions League Playoff

Real Madrid renews its Champions League rivalry against Manchester City in the first leg of the playoff at the Etihad.

Head coach Carlo Ancelotti has had many selection issues heading into the game, especially at the defensive positions.

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Recent injuries to Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, and Lucas Vazquez mean it's a makeshift bak-four for Los Blancos. Midfielders Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde will start in defense, the latter at right-back.

The three-center midfield partners are Jude Bellingham, Eduardo Camavinga, and Dani Ceballos.

Real Madrid starting eleven vs Manchester City:

1. Courtois

8. Valverde

14. Tchouameni

35. Asencio

23. F. Mendy

6. Camavinga

19. Ceballos

5. Bellingham

11. Rodrygo

7. Vini Jr.

9. Mbappé.

📋✅ Our starting XI!
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