Real Madrid's Lineup Against Manchester City in the First Leg of the Champions League Round of 16 - 2025-26
Real Madrid's technical staff, led by Spanish coach Alvaro Arbeloa, revealed the official formation of the team before the expected confrontation against Manchester City in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League for the 2025-2026 season.
The Santiago Bernabeu stadium in the Spanish capital, Madrid, will host this awaited European summit, in a new confrontation that brings together the two teams as part of a series of repeated meetings in the knockout rounds in recent years.
The strong confrontations continue. Between Real Madrid and Manchester City for the fifth consecutive season in the elimination rounds of the continental championship, in a conflict that has become one of the most prominent Champions League confrontations in recent years, and often has a direct impact in determining the identity of the champion.
Real Madrid enters the match seeking to achieve a positive result on its home soil and among its fans, especially after its previous loss to the English team with a score of 2-1 in a confrontation that brought them together during the current season.
The formation witnesses the absence of French star Kylian Mbappe, while The attack is led by the Brazilian star Vinicius Junior supported by Brahim Diaz and Arda Guler.
Real Madrid formation against Manchester City
Goalkeeping
Thibault Courtois
Defense line
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Antonio Rudiger
Dean Huysen
Ferland Mendy
Line Midfield
Federico Valverde
Aurelien Chouamini
Thiago Pitarch
Ibrahim Diaz
Arda Guler
Forward Line
Vinicius Junior
Time of the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City
The match will be held on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 within the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League Europe.
The starting whistle will sound at:
10:00 PM Cairo time
11:00 PM Mecca time
