Real Madrid stands a chance to lead Group D in the Champions League group stages this week when they take on FC Sheriff Tiraspol. The match schedules for Tuesday at the Santiago Bernabeu with kickoff at 10 pm.
Both sides come off wins in the group stages, with the Los Blancos taking a 1-0 win over Inter Milan. On the other hand, FC Sheriff Tiraspol put an impressive 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.
In addition, both sides come off contrasting weekends in their domestic leagues. Real Madrid entered the clash on a disappointing 0-0 draw to Villarreal in the La Liga. However, FC Sheriff Tiraspol registered a 7-0 thrashing to FC Dinamo Auto in the Divizia National.
Real Madrid has made an impressive start to the 2021-22 season, picking up 17 points from their seven La Liga matches.
Moreover, the Los Blancos is currently at the top spot with a total of 19 goals scored while only conceding four so far this campaign. Furthermore, they are undefeated in all three domestic competitions played thus far, including UEFA Champions League group stages, where they downed Inter Milan 1-0 on an opening day.
Despite losing their last match, the Sheriff is still undefeated at home and has won four of eight matches in Europe. With such a winning record, it would be safe to say that they’re used to success.
Real Madrid vs. FC Sheriff Tiraspol Head to Head
Both sides are yet to face each other, with this being their first encounter. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Real Madrid 0-0 Villarreal
- Real Madrid 6-1 RCD Mallorca
- Valencia 1-2 Real Madrid
- Inter 0-1 Real Madrid
- Real Madrid 5-2 Celta Vigo
Away
- FC Dinamo Auto 0-7 FC Sheriff
- FC Sheriff 4-0 FC Floresti
- Zimbru Chisinau 1-1 FC Sheriff
- FC Sheriff 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk
- FC Sheriff 2-0 FC Petrocub
Real Madrid Team News
Injury absentees for Carlo Ancelotti include Dani Ceballos, Ferland Mendy, Dani Carvajal, and Gareth Bale. Furthermore, Eden Hazard and Lucas Vasquez will continue operating in the starting lineup. Youngster Camavinga sets to get a debut in the Champions League alongside Casemiro.
FC Sheriff Tiraspol Team News
Coach Vernydub sets to continue using the same starting XI that featured against Shakhtar Donetsk. The only injury contender for the camp is Lovro Bizjak, with a foot injury.
Prediction and Odds
The opponents will make it a difficult evening for Los Blancos, given their recent domestic league form.
- Real Madrid Win
- Goals Under 2.5
- No Score: Away
