Reigning La Liga and Premier League champions can really do their country proud by winning this high-profile tie that has caught the attention of the entire football world.

The main question ahead of the clash at Santiago Bernabeu is can Cristiano Ronaldo continue his scintillating form against the club where he made a name for himself.

Following the breakthrough season last term which saw los Blancos finally pip their arch rivals to the La Liga title, Real Madrid have utterly failed in their attempt to defend the league title.

Being already 16 points behind Barcelona in the league standings, Real Madrid have no choice but to focus on their Champions League campaign and try to save this season by winning their tenth title.

The hosts go into this game in confident mood, not only because they recorded a 4-1 win over Sevilla at the weekend, but also because a number of important players recently returned into action.

Xabi Alonso’s condition is the biggest problem at the moment, but the Spain international is expected to play through the pain and help Real in this crucial encounter.

Considering the circumstances, we see absolutely no value in betting on home win, at odds of 1.67 (2/3) offered at Paddy Power.

However, after scoring a hat-trick at the weekend, Cristiano Ronaldo is 1.91 (10/11) at Coral to score against his former club.

Probable starting line-up (4-2-3-1): Lopez – Arbeloa, Ramos, Pepe, Coentrao – Alonso, Khedira – Di Maria, Ozil, Ronaldo – Benzema.

Despite being constantly criticized for the supposed lack of talent in the side, Manchester United have been enjoying one of their most successful seasons in recent history.

After losing the league title with the final kick of the 2012/2013 season, the Red Devils have made sure that does not happen again, having already created a 12-point cushion at the top.

Considering how impressive Sir Alex Ferguson’s side have been this term, it is hardly surprising that some online bookmakers are already paying out on United winning the Premiership title.

Having won last four games in all competitions, the Red Devils arrive at Santiago Bernabeu full of confidence, determined to prove everyone they are still one of Europe’s best sides.

With that in mind, United are 5.50 (9/2) at Sportingbet to win at the Bernabeu, with Robin van Persie 3.25 (9/4) at Stan James to continue his scoring run.

Sir Alex Ferguson will be hoping Phil Jones recovers in time to start after doing so well to man-mark Marouane Fellaini at the weekend, while Michael Carrick and Rio Ferdinand return after being rested against Everton.

Probable starting line-up (4-3-2-1): De Gea – Rafael, Vidic, Ferdinand, Evra – Carrick, Jones, Cleverley – Valencia, Rooney – Van Persie.

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