**Manchester City vs Real Madrid đ**
Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Who will come out on top? đ€ We've got the latest insights, player performances, and predictions for the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League play-off round first leg! đ
**Key Insights:**
* Manchester City and Real Madrid will face off for the fourth consecutive season in the Champions League.
* Real Madrid have eliminated a Premier League club from the knockout stages in each of the last four Champions League seasons, records 13 eliminations against English teams in the competition.
**Player Performances:**
* VinĂcius JĂșnior and Rodrygo have both scored against Manchester City in the Champions League, with a combined total of five goal contributions.
* Kevin De Bruyne has been directly involved in eight goals in eight Champions League appearances against Real Madrid (four goals, four assists).
* Erling Haaland hasn't scored in any of his four appearances against Real Madrid in the Champions League, attempting 13 unsuccessful shots.
**Injuries:**
* Manchester City's Nico Gonzålez, Nathan Aké, Jérémy Doku, Oscar Bobb, and Ederson are all doubts for the match.
* Real Madrid's Lucas VĂĄzquez, Antonio RĂŒdiger, Dani Carvajal, Ăder MilitĂŁo, and David Alaba are all ruled out due to injuries.
**Prediction:**
* The Opta supercomputer predicts a home win for Manchester City, with a 42.7% chance of victory.
* Real Madrid have a 33.0% chance of winning, while the draw comes in at 24.3%.
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