Real Madrid vs AS Monaco Match Overview – 20.01.2026

Real Madrid’s new manager Alvaro Arbeloa will lead Los Blancos for a first time in the Champions League. On Tuesday night his team hosts AS Monaco in a clash from UEFA’s most prestigious competition. Stay with us and these high-odds football predictions this weekend.

Arbeloa had to replace the sacked Xabi Alonso, who was relieved of his duties after the Supercopa de Espana lost against Barcelona. Arbeloa debuted with a shocking loss against Albacete in the Copa del Rey, but on Saturday night achieved a first win – 2-0 against Levante in La Liga.

For Monaco this trip to Spain do not come in the best possible moment. Les Monegasques are in a very poor form as they lost their last four games in the French league.

Real Madrid News & Analysis

Real Madrid’s players were booed during the match against Levante on Saturday. The fans are not happy with the way their team suffered losses against Barcelona and Albacete. Some of them also believe that Xabi Alonso was failed by the players – and that’s why he got the sack.

Despite the booing, Madrid did the job against Levante. Kylian Mbappe and Raul Ascencio scored for Los Blancos. Now they will try do it again versus Monaco. Real Madrid are currently 7th in the Champions League’s league phase standings with 12 points. They need the win here.

The Turkish international Arda Güler could make an appearance in the line-up against Monaco. The young midfielder played very good against Levante after coming from the bench.

AS Monaco News & Analysis

It won’t be surprising if Monaco make a second managerial change for the season. Right now the Belgian head coach Sebastien Poccognoli is put under some serious pressure – Les Monegasques are in a run of four consecutive losses in the Ligue 1.

In their last game Monaco hosted Lorient, but suffered a disappointing 1-3 defeat at the Stade Louis II. Ansu Fati returned on the pitch and scored for the hosts, but at the end Lorient played much better.

It’d be interesting if Fati – a former Barcelona player, start against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Surely he won’t get a nice reception from the stands.

Real Madrid vs AS Monaco Betting Predictions

Despite the situation at Real Madrid, we believe that Alvaro Arbeloa is in a good position to achieve a first win in the Champions League with this team. Monaco are not in a good shape at all – they are in crisis.

Real Madrid to Win;
Kylian Mbappe to Score;
AS Monaco Under 1.5 Goals;

Head-to-Head Matches

There are two matches played between Real Madrid and Monaco so far. Both teams have one win on their belt. No draws.

Betting Verdict

AS Monaco look too weak at the moment to trouble Real Madrid, especially at the Bernabeu. This looks like a good opportunity for Madrid to secure the three points. Thank you for being with us and our high-odds football predictions this weekend.