Arsene Wenger Predicts Who Will Win Real Madrid vs Man City Champions League Cracker

Arsene Wenger Predicts Who Will Win Real Madrid vs Man City Champions League Cracker

Fred Kennedy
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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  • Arsene Wenger has predicted Manchester City will come out on top when they face off with Real Madrid
  • The two teams will be battling for a spot in the final of this season's Champions League when they meet at the Santiago Bernabeu
  • City won 4-3 the first leg played at the Etihad Stadium a week ago - meaning there will be everything to play for in the return fixture
  • The winner of the tie will play Liverpool in the final to be played on Saturday, May 28, at Stade de France

Arsene Wenger has backed Manchester City to see off Real Madrid during their Champions League meeting on Wednesday night, May 4.

A place in the final of the European football competition will be up for grabs when the two heavyweights lock horns at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Pep Guardiola celebrates during the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Leg One match between Man City and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Tom Flathers.
Pep Guardiola celebrates during the UEFA Champions League Semi-Final Leg One match between Man City and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium. Photo by Tom Flathers.
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The first leg of the semi-final fixture ended in a 4-3 win for City at the Etihad Stadium, with Karim Benzema starring in the clash to keep Real firmly in the tie.

Arsene Wenger makes prediction for Real Madrid vs Man City cracker

With everything to play for in the return leg, Wenger has said he expects City to come out on top and ultimately book a place in the final of the Champions League.

However, the legendary former Premier League manager was quick to point out that Pep Guardiola's men are likely to face vulnerability at the back during the clash.

"(Manchester) City. They are the better team," Wenger declared when asked who are favourites in the tie.
"The only thing with City, they can be vulnerable when Walker doesn’t play in that defence," he added as quoted by Metro UK.

Liverpool book place in Champions League final

Earlier, Sports Brief reported an impressive second-half display from Liverpool saw the Reds score 3 quickfire goals to secure a Champions League final ticket.

Villareal overturned their first-leg 2-0 deficit against the Reds early in the first half as the Yellow Submarines dreamt of a first Champions League final.

Jurgen Klopp has now guided the Reds to a third Champions League final since his appointment as coach of the Premier League side.

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