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Manchester City have plenty of work to do to overturn their 3-0 deficit when they face Real Madrid in the second-leg of their Champions League last-16 tie
Erling Haaland of Manchester City (L) is defended by Antonio Rudiger of Real Madrid (R) during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City
Man City lost 3-0 to Real Madrid in the first-leg (Image: 2025 Eurasia Sport Images)
Everything you need to know about how to catch Man City vs Real Madrid
Kick-off Time and Date:Manchester City vs Real Madrid is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Kick-off for the Champions League last-16 second-leg encounter is set for 8pm GMT (4pm ET / 1pm PT) at the Etihad Stadium, with City needing to overturn a 3-0 deficit from the first-leg.
UK TV Channel and Coverage: This Tuesday's top pick fixture will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime Video. Coverage is scheduled to begin at 6.55pm GMT, providing build-up, analysis and interviews before the first whistle blows. Fans can watch this game for free on Prime Video by taking advantage of Prime's 30-day free trial for new customers.
UK Live Stream Information: Fans can stream the match live via the Amazon Prime Video app or through the Prime Video website on any compatible web browser. This service is available at no extra cost to existing Amazon Prime members and the app is compatible with most smart TVs, mobile devices and gaming consoles.
How to Watch in the US: For viewers in the United States, the English-language broadcast is exclusive to Paramount+, which streams every single UEFA Champions League fixture. Spanish-language coverage is available via DAZN or Univision/TUDN, depending on your specific cable or streaming package.
UK Radio Coverage: Full live commentary will be available on BBC Radio 5 Live, which begins its dedicated match-day programme at 7.00pm GMT. Additionally, Manchester City usually provides its own Matchday Live audio commentary via the official club app and website for a more partisan perspective.
Manchester City Team News:Pep Guardiola is expected to recall key players such as Phil Foden and Matheus Nunes to the starting line-up after they were surprisingly benched and unused in the first leg. They remain without long-term absentees Josko Gvardiol and Rico Lewis.
Real Madrid Team News: Alvaro Arbeloa arrives in Manchester with a squad decimated by injuries. Alvaro Carreras, David Alaba, Ferland Mendy, Rodrygo and Kylian Mbappe will all miss the fixture, while Eder Militao is a doubt.
Head-to-Head Record: These two modern rivals have met frequently in recent years, with the historical record remarkably balanced despite Madrid's 3-0 win last week. City have won five and drawn four of their meetings, while Los Blancos have claimed seven victories.
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