UCL: Real Madrid vs. Man City Preview, Odds, and Picks (Dec 10)
European heavyweights collide in the Champions League on Dec 10, as Xabi Alonso’s Real Madrid welcome Man City to the Santiago Bernabeu. Find the odds and our Real Madrid vs. Man City picks here.
How to Watch
- When: Wednesday, December 10, 2025. 3:00 PM ET
- Where: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain
- How to Watch: CBS
Real Madrid vs. Man City Odds
Real Madrid vs. Man City Head-to-Head
A 17th meeting between these sides is set for Wednesday, with Real Madrid holding the narrow 6-5 advantage. Los Blancos have also avoided defeat in each of their last four against the Premier League team.
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Game Preview
The pressure is mounting on Xabi Alonso, and a positive result will be expected when Real Madrid host Man City on Wednesday. Los Blancos suffered a damaging 2-0 loss against Celta Vigo in their latest league outing, and they have now failed to win in five of their last seven games.
Defensive issues were plainly obvious in the team’s most recent Champions League outing, as Real Madrid conceded three times in a 4-3 away win against Olympiacos. Star players haven’t adapted to Alonso’s style of play, and that has seen fresh rumors emerge this week that the former star could be on the brink of being fired.
There will be slight pressure on Man City in Europe this week following a home loss against Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad in the previous round. However, Pep Guardiola’s side have been largely reliable across all competitions throughout the season, winning three of their five in Europe and closing the gap at the top of the EPL to two points with a win over Sunderland last Saturday.
But, many of City’s issues have come on the road throughout this campaign. They have conceded an average of 1.43 goals per game away from home, compared to their average of just 0.75 in home fixtures.
Real Madrid vs. Man City Picks
Something is amiss at Real Madrid this season, and Alonso’s position looks under immediate threat. Man City’s attacking stars could cause major issues for Los Blancos on Wednesday, and the edge is given to the visitors when making Real Madrid vs. Man City picks.
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