The UEFA Champions League is back, and now teams fight for their survival and the top eight positions. This is the story of the Real Madrid vs AS Monaco game as well. Real Madrid’s home, Estadio Bernabeu, will be the venue for this match. The match will kick off at 9 PM local time (20th January), and it will be 1:30 AM (21st January) as per Indian Standard Time. What are your Real Madrid vs AS Monaco Predictions?
Both Real Madrid and AS Monaco have played just two times in the UEFA Champions League. It was in the 2003/2004 edition. Both teams won a match each, but AS Monaco went to the next round through the away goal rule. There are a lot of things that are different now from that time between the teams. The match is important for both teams as Real Madrid are in the top eight, while AS Monaco wants to keep itself alive in the competition.
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The last time Real Madrid played at the Estadio Bernabeu, it did not feel like home to the players. Basically, the fans booed the players, especially Vinicius Jr., and it was for the whole 90 minutes. The reason behind the booing was because of the performances the team has lately. There is nothing average at Real Madrid, and you always need to be at the top. Kylian Mbappe talked in the press conference before the game and backed his teammate Vini Jr. Real Madrid now just has La Liga and UEFA Champions League to fight for in this game.
When we look at AS Monaco, they are one of the most unpredictable teams this season. They have lost seven out of the last eight matches in the French League. In the UEFA Champions League, they have drawn their matches against Manchester City and Spurs. They also got a narrow 1-0 win against Galatasaray. This match will be different for them, and our Real Madrid vs AS Monaco Predictions are Real Madrid to win the match.
Scoreline Prediction: Real Madrid 4-1 AS Monaco
Team news and Expected XI
There are a lot of injury concerns for Real Madrid, and AS Monaco also has their important players out for this match. First, to start with Monaco, they will be out with Christian Mawissa, Takumi Minamino, and Lukas Hradecky. Paul Pogba, who made is comeback, is a major doubt for the match. On the other hand, Real Madrid will have no Trent, Militao, Rudiger, Rodrygo due to injury and also Carreras who is out due to suspension.
Real Madrid Expected XI:
Goalkeeper: Courtois
Defenders: Valverde, Asencio, Huijsen, and Fran
Midfielders: Tchouameni, Guler, and Bellingham
Forwards: Mbappe, Vini jr, and Mastantuono
AS Monaco Expected XI:
Goalkeeper: Kohn
Defenders: Henrique, Dier, Kehrer, and Vanderson
Midfielders: Zakaria, Teze, and Akliouche
Forwards: Golovin, Balogun, and Biereth
