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Real Madrid vs. Manchester City predictions, Champions League odds: Benzema, Modric face tall comeback task

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The UEFA Champions League semifinals will wrap up on Wednesday as Real Madrid and Manchester City play their second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. If this clash is anything like the first leg, then fans are in store for another blessing from the soccer gods. The first leg in Manchester last week ended with City winning 4-3, but Karim Benzema’s brace has Los Blancos firmly in the tie with both sides needing improvements in defense.

Here’s our predictions for this match, how to watch and more:

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Wednesday’s broadcast schedule

Manchester City vs. Real Madrid

Date: Wednesday, May 4 | Time: 3 p.m. ET | TV and live stream: CBS and Paramount+
Location: Estadio Santiago Bernabéu — Madrid, Spain
Studio coverage: Kate Abdo, Thierry Henry, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards
Commentators: Clive Tyldesley and Rob Green
On-site reporters: Peter Schmeichel, Jules Breach and Guillem Balagué
Odds: Real Madrid +230; Draw +280; Man City +106; O/U: 3.5 (via Caesars Sportsbook)  

Featured Game | Real Madrid vs. Manchester City

One matchup to watch: Luka Modric vs. City midfield. Modric was a tad quiet in the first leg and never really got to get on the ball to create how he would have liked. He was unable to produce a single chance. Expect that to change here as we can envision him to be on the ball more. And it’s not just for…

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