Back this 16/1 Manchester City vs Real Madrid bet-builder
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Two of Europe's big-hitters Manchester City and Real Madrid come to blows for the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie on Tuesday evening.
Our tipster Brad Walker (@brad_TWalker) runs you through a tasty 16/1 bet-builder ahead of kick-off at the Etihad Stadium.
Selection #1 - Kylian Mbappe to score anytime
French forward Mbappe made a slow start to life in Madrid, but has now fully found his feet in the Spanish capital.
His goal against city rivals Atletico Madrid at the weekend means he's now scored 22 goals in 34 appearances this season.
Mbappe has also scored in two of his last three Champions League games and faces a Manchester City defence with just one clean sheet in their last seven matches.
Mbappe is now on a roll after a slow start in a Real Madrid shirt. (Photo credit: Alamy Images)
Selection #2 - Ruben Dias to be shown a card
Dias has already been booked twice in five Champions League matches so far, on top of the three cards he's picked up in the Premier League.
The Portuguese defender will also be facing a rampant Madrid frontline which has bagged 24 goals in their last eight games.
Given City's continued vulnerability at the back, particularly on the counterpart, expect Dias to find himself in some difficult situations across the 90 minutes.
Selection #3 - Both teams to score - Yes
Neither of these sides have been watertight at the back.
Having already touched upon City's poor defensive record, Madrid also have claimed only two clean sheets in their last nine games.
Both teams have also scored in five of Los Blancos' games in Europe this season, while the same can be said for four of Man City's.
Ultimately, both of their strengths undoubtedly lie in forward areas, suggesting an entertaining spectacle lies in wait in Manchester on Tuesday evening.
Brad Walker's Manchester City vs Real Madrid bet-builder selections
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