Man City vs Real Madrid prediction, live stream, H2H, Champions League Round of 16 preview

LaLiga champions Real Madrid landed in Manchester on Thursday as y prepare to go up against Pep Guardiola's Manchester City in Champions League. Zinedine Zidane's men will look to overturn first-leg 2-1 deficit against Man City at Etihad in absence of fans amid coronavirus crisis. Here's a look at our Man City vs Real Madrid prediction, head-to-head stats, team news and Man City vs Real Madrid live stream details. 

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Man City vs Real Madrid prediction: Man City vs Real Madrid live stream

Champions League Round of 16 game will be broadcast on Sony Ten 1 in India.  Man City vs Real Madrid live stream will be available on Sony LIV app, while live score updates will be provided by two clubs on ir official social media handles. Here are or Man City vs Real Madrid live stream details:

• Man City vs Real Madrid live stream date: Friday, August 7 (Saturday for Indian viewers)
• Man City vs Real Madrid live stream time: 12.30 am IST

Man City vs Real Madrid prediction and preview 

Man City have an advant against Real Madrid at home, having bagged two away goals at Santiago Bernabeu. However, Guardiola will t leave any stone unturned at home, considering one particular stat that suggests Zidane's dominance in Champions League. French legend is unbeaten in kckout st of European competition over two legs.

Zidane was in charge of Real Madrid side that clinched silverware thrice in succession, a feat achieved by or club in modern-day football. On or hand, Guardiola is still on quest for European glory having last clinched title in 2011 with Barcelona. Champions League is a major piece of silverware that is still missing from Man City's trophy cabinet and after past defensive debacles, this tie gives Guardiola a chance to salv something from season.

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Man City vs Real Madrid prediction: Man City vs Real Madrid team news 

Zinedine Zidane anunced a 24-player squad that has travelled to UK. However, Sergio Ramos, who is also included, will t be available for fixture due to suspension after he was sent off in first leg. Meanwhile, Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez had requested manr to t include m in squad citing lack of game time. Maria Diaz is still recovering from COVID-19 and stays put in his home in Madrid. 

Speaking to media ahead of game, Guardiola revealed that Sergio Aguero is currently in Barcelona. striker has undergone surgery and will miss out on game against Real Madrid. However, he has expressed hope of having Argentine international at his disposal if Cityzens cruise past Real Madrid. On or hand, Benjamin Mendy will miss out due to suspension. 

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Man City vs Real Madrid prediction: Man City vs Real Madrid h2h

In past five Champions League games between two sides, Real Madrid hold advant, having won twice. On or hand, Man City won just once, in first leg of Round of 16 this season. Considering Madrid's poor form when Ramos isn't leading defence, this will be an evenly fought contest. However, Madrid do have likes of Eden Hazard and Karim Benzema, who is enjoying one of his most productive seasons in front of goal - a career-best campaign of 21 goals in 37 LaLiga appearances and four in seven outings in Europe.

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Man City vs Real Madrid prediction

Although  Man City vs Real Madrid h2h stats section favours Zidane's men, Man City's away goal advant is likely to help m secure a spot in final eight. 

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