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Real Madrid vs City: predicted XIs for the big UCL night

How do Pep and Real Madrid set up from the first whistle? Here are the likely lineups and key team updates for this massive Champions League clash.

City roll into the Bernabeu on Wednesday with Madrid not at full strength. Can Real dig in again in the Champions League? Let’s see.

Omar Marmoush nicked the winner as City beat Newcastle 3-1 in the FA Cup. Here’s what he did that caused problems.

Guardiola says Haaland was left out vs Newcastle on purpose, with the Real Madrid game in mind. Fresh legs for the big one—details here.

City’s got a huge Real Madrid tie coming up, and Pep’s been asked about Haaland’s fitness. Here’s the latest.

Eddie Howe says the 3-1 defeat was a “tough lesson” and a reminder of how far Newcastle still have to go to catch Man City.

Haaland wasn’t in the squad vs Newcastle so City could keep him fresh and fit for the big Champions League game against Real Madrid.

Haaland wasn’t in City’s squad for the FA Cup game vs Newcastle, even though there was no new injury. Pep’s call had fans confused — details inside.

Liam Rosenior reckons Joao Pedro belongs in the same top-striker group as Haaland, Kane and Mbappe. Big claim — here’s what he said.

Micah Richards and Danny Murphy go back and forth on if Sels clattering Haaland should’ve been a City penalty. Worth a watch.