Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City betting tips: UEFA Champions League preview, predictions & odds

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Manchester City to win to nil (7/4)

Man City managed to keep a clean sheet in the first-leg.

They have now kept six clean sheets in their last nine matches.

Atletico Madrid are also coming off the back of a 1-0 defeat to Mallorca.

Kevin de Bruyne to score first (6/1)

De Bruyne has been on fire in front of goal over recent weeks.

He netted the only goal of the game in the first-leg.

Paris Saint-Germain v Manchester City: Group A – UEFA Champions League PARIS, FRANCE – SEPTEMBER 28: Kevin De Bruyne of Manchester City holds off Presnel Kimpembe of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League group A match between Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City at Parc des Princes on September 28, 2021 in Paris, France. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Match preview: Atletico Madrid vs Manchester City

Atletico Madrid suffered a shock defeat over the weekend in La Liga.

Atleti were beaten by Mallorca as they suffered their first defeat in 7 matches.

Simeone’s team have now dropped back into 4th place and are just a point ahead of Real Betis.

In the Champions League, they trail Man City by one goal following their 1-0 defeat in Manchester last week.

They were unable to beat Man United at Wanda Metropolitano in the last round but they must beat City on Wednesday to make it into the semis.

Atletico Madrid v Manchester United: Round Of Sixteen Leg One – UEFA Champions League MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 23: João Félix of Atletico de Madrid celebrates after scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League Round Of Sixteen Leg One match between Atletico Madrid and Manchester United at Wanda Metropolitano on February 23, 2022 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Berengui/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Manchester City held to draw by Liverpool

Manchester City’s top of the table clash with Liverpool ended with a draw.

City and the Reds drew 2-2 at the Etihad with Klopp’s side twice coming from behind.

Guardiola’s men will walk away from the clash the happier of the two sides as they remain top.

Just a point separates the two teams with 7 games remaining.

City will now turn their attention back to the Champions League and to defending their 1-0 lead in Madrid.

De Bruyne scored the only goal of the game in the first-leg.

Manchester City v Liverpool – Premier League MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – APRIL 10: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City interacts with Jurgen Klopp, Manager of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 10, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid team news

Atletico are expected to remain without both Renan Lodi and Hector Herrera.

The duo missed the club’s defeat against Mallorca on the weekend.

Manchester City team news

Ruben Dias is back in contention following a thigh injury.

The defender is back in training but unlikely to feature in Madrid.

Cole Palmer remains sidelined with an ankle injury.

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