**When to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid**
* Tuesday at 4 p.m. ET (1 p.m. PT).
**Where to watch**
* Man City vs. Real Madrid will air in the US on Paramount Plus.
Manchester City's hopes of reaching the last eight of this season's UEFA Champions League hinge on a major comeback today against Real Madrid, as City hosts the Spanish giant in this decisive second-leg clash.
Last Wednesday's opening encounter at the Santiago Bernabéu saw Federico Valverde hit an unbelievable first-half hat-trick to put Real Madrid in control of this last-16 matchup and leave City with a mountain to climb. On Saturday in the English Premier League, City were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with relegation-threatened West Ham, but Guardiola's crew can draw inspiration from its [stunning 4-0 semifinal second-leg win over Real](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/65611315) back in 2023.
Manchester City takes on Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium on **Tuesday, March 17**. Kickoff is set for **8 p.m. GMT** local time in the UK, making it a **9 p.m. CET** kickoff in Europe, a **4 p.m. ET** or **1 p.m. PT** start in the US, and a **7 a.m. AEDT** kickoff in Australia on Wednesday morning.
Federico Valverde's superb first-leg hat-trick has given Real Madrid the upper hand in this round-of-16 matchup.
Livestream Man City vs. Real Madrid in the US without cable
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American soccer fans can stream this game along with every game of this season's tournament via Paramount Plus, which has exclusive live English-language broadcast rights in the US for the UEFA Champions League.
This season introduces a multiview option that lets you watch up to four matches simultaneously and choose your preferred in-game audio.
How to watch UEFA Champions League games with a VPN
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If you're traveling abroad and want to keep up with Premier League action while away from home, a [VPN can help](/tech/services-and-software/best-vpn-for-streaming/) enhance your privacy and security when streaming.
It encrypts your traffic and prevents your internet service provider from throttling your speeds, and can also be helpful when connecting to public Wi-Fi networks while traveling, adding an extra layer of protection for your devices and logins. VPNs are legal in many countries, including the US and Canada, and can be used for legitimate purposes such as improving online privacy and security.
However, some streaming services may have policies that restrict VPN use to access region-specific content. If you're considering a VPN for streaming, check the platform's terms of service to ensure compliance.
If you choose to use a VPN, follow the provider's installation instructions, ensuring you're connected securely and in compliance with applicable laws and service agreements. Some streaming platforms may block access when a VPN is detected, so verify whether your streaming subscription allows VPN use.
Livestream Man City vs. Real Madrid in the UK
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While TNT Sports will once again broadcast the lion's share of Champions League games, Prime Video has first pick of Tuesday games and will show one match per week live exclusively on the platform.
Livestream Man City vs. Real Madrid in Canada
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If you want to stream Champions League games live in Canada, you'll need to subscribe to DAZN Canada. The service has exclusive broadcast rights to every match this season, including this one.
Livestream Man City vs. Real Madrid in Australia
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Soccer fans Down Under can watch UCL games on streaming service Stan Sport, which once again has exclusive rights to show all Champions League matches live in Australia this season.