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Team News
Real Madrid
- Real Madrid fell to a disappointing 1-0 defeat at the hands of rivals Atletico Madrid at the weekend and will look to bounce back from the defeat against Danish side Copenhagen.
- Carlo Ancelotti may look to make a number of chances, with Raphael Varane expected to come in at centre-back and Álvaro Arbeloa dropping to the bench
- Xabi Alonso and Marcelo are both sidelined with injury, while Gareth Bale will also miss out as Real look to build on their 6-1 win over Galatasaray last month.
FC Copenhagen
- Coach Stale Solbakken will have his full squad available and therefore will likely field his strongest XI when travelling to the Bernabeu.
- The Danish side may same the same team that secured a morale boosting draw against Juventus last time out.
Match Facts
| There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Copenhagen's last 3 games in the Champions League (including qualifiers). | Under 2.5 goals 4.80 |
| Real Madrid have scored at least 2 goals in 5 of their last 6 matches in the Champions League (including qualifiers). | Over 1.5 goals 1.07 |
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Prediction
- Real Madrid's disappointing defeat to Atletico Madrid has highlighted weaknesses within the squad and Carlos Ancelotti must eradicate the problems in the team and quickly.
- Copenhagen are underperforming in the Danish Superliga and currently sit 11th after taking just 10 points from the opening 10 games this season.
- With the poor form of the Danes, coupled with home advantage and the superior strength in depth in Real, a comfortable home win is the expected outcome at the Bernabeu.
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