Manchester City will host Real Madrid in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash on Wednesday, March 18, at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid – UEFA Champions League, Match Details:
| Event | UEFA Champions League |
| Match | Manchester City vs Real Madrid |
| Date | Tuesday, March 17, 2026 |
| Kick-off Time | Â 1:15 AM IST (Friday ) / 2:15 PM ET/19:45 GMT |
| Venue | Ethiad Stadium, Manchester |
Manchester City vs Real Madrid  team news:
The hosts face a herculean challenge going into this decisive second leg after a heavy 30 loss in the first at the Santiago Bernabu Stadium. Federico Valverde stole the show by scoring a spectacular first-half hat-trick that helped Real Madrid secure a commanding lead.
The defeat at Madrid also led to talk about the tactical gambles Pep Guardiola made during the game. A bunch of top players such as Phil Foden, Omar Marmoush, and Rayan Cherki were unexpectedly kept on the bench, while Savinho was given a rare start after coming off injury.
Guardiola altered his formation as well by including Bernardo Silva along with Rodri in midfield, and fielding Nico O’Reilly in a left-back role where he was a complete stranger to the position. The City coach defended his choices after the game, but he is likely to go back to the usual lineup in the return leg.
Furthermore, the recent results, especially a 11 draw against West Ham United in the Premier League last weekend, raised more questions about the attacking efficiency of Manchester City. The game highlighted the ongoing problems that the team has been facing when trying to score goals.
Where to Watch the Manchester City vs Real Madrid Champions League Match in India?
Fans in India can catch the action on Sony Liv and Sony Sports Network.
Where to Watch the Manchester City vs Real Madrid Champions League Match in the USA?
Viewers in the United States can catch the action on Paramount+. As far as live streaming channels go, fans can watch the match on TUDN USA and ViX.
Where to Watch the Manchester City vs Real Madrid Champions League Match in the UK?
Fans in the United Kingdom can catch the match live on TNT Sports 3. The streaming options for the fans in the United Kingdom are discovery+ and the discovery+ App.
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