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Alex James

Real Madrid predicted XI for Man City Champions League tie as Carlo Ancelotti faces midfield dilemma

Real Madrid welcome Manchester City to the Spanish capital tonight hoping history can repeat itself.

The La Liga giants knocked out Pep Guardiola's men in the Champions League semi-finals last term and the two teams lock horns in the last four once again. The first leg in the Bernabeu takes place tonight with the Etihad return following next Wednesday.

Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been boosted by the return to fitness of midfielder Luka Modric who came off the bench in Saturday's Copa del Rey victory over Osasuna. The Croatia international will return to the starting XI with his experience a crucial cog in the Real system. "He can play without problem," said Ancelotti of the 37-year-old. "He is going to play."

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