Real Madrid Vs Man City Lineups Bench: Full Squad Details for the UEFA Champions League Quarter‑Final
Match overview
The first leg of the 2023/24 UEFA Champions League quarter‑final between Real Madrid and Manchester City ended in a thrilling 3‑3 draw at the Santiago Bernabéu. The match featured a high‑tempo opening, a dramatic comeback by City, and a decisive six‑minute spell that turned the tie on its head. With both managers rotating key players, the line‑ups and bench selections were crucial in shaping the game’s rhythm.
Real Madrid starting XI
- GK – Thibaut Courtois
- RB – Dani Carvajal
- CB – Éder Militão
- CB – Antonio Rüdiger
- LB – Ferland Mendy
- CM – Luka Modrić
- CM – Toni Kroos
- CAM – Federico Valverde
- RW – Rodrygo
- LW – Vinícius Júnior
- ST – Karim Benzema
Manchester City starting XI
- GK – Ederson
- RB – João Cancelo
- CB – Rúben Dias
- CB – John Stones
- LB – Nathan Aké
- CM – Rodri
- CM – Bernardo Silva
- CAM – Kevin De Bruyne
- RW – Riyad Mahrez
- LW – Phil Foden
- ST – Erling Haaland
Bench options for Real Madrid
- GK – Andriy Lunin
- DF – Nacho Fernández (versatile centre‑back/left‑back)
- DF – Álvaro Odriozola (right‑back cover)
- MF – Aurélien Tchouaméni (defensive midfield)
- MF – Jude Bellingham (dynamic box
