Real Madrid chases first win over Manchester City in group stage

Manchester City and Real Madrid present their official line-ups for the Women’s Champions League match that will take place this Thursday at 21:00 at the Joie Stadium, with broadcast on Disney+. The J‑2 group stage kicks off with both squads ready for the duel, and the announcement includes the starting XI of the Citizens and the substitutes list of the Blancos.

Real Madrid seeks its first victory

The team coached by Pau Quesada arrives in Manchester after drawing 1‑1 with PSG in their group debut and needs the first win to stay in the fight. Moreover, the Spanish club is preparing for the classic against Barcelona next Sunday, so it wants to start in shape. In head‑to‑head matches, the Blancos have the edge with two wins and a draw in three games, the latest a 1‑0 win in 2022.

Manchester City, English league champions, began their European campaign with a 2‑2 draw against Bayern Munich, demonstrating their offensive capability. The Citizens aim to consolidate their position in the group and exploit the historic advantage they have over Real Madrid.

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Our starting XI for the Citizens includes Yamashita, Casparij, Rose, Greenwood (captain), Wamser, Brown, Hasegawa, Hemp and Shaw, accompanied by the substitutes Cumings, Moorhouse and others. This evening the team will line up with the announced lineup, ready for the challenge.

Real Madrid has also revealed its bench list, with Clinton, Coffey, Charles, Beney, Lewis and Burdon among the available. The squad features player Helena Celma, who is shaping up as a key piece, and is preparing to face the European test at the Joie.