Manchester City welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad in a huge Champions League clash tonight.
After each missing out on automatic qualification for the Round of 16, the European heavyweights collide in a two-legged play-off tie. It’s the fourth consecutive campaign the clubs have met in the Champions League’s knockout rounds with some classic instalments of a modern rivalry.
City head into the contest having beaten Leyton Orient to progress in the FA Cup at the weekend. Goals from Abdukodir Khusanov and Kevin De Bruyne completed a turnaround after Stefan Ortega’s own goal.
PEP 💬 We have not been consistent. What has defined us in recent years is we have been an incredible machine. We can perform well tomorrow and we can perform well in Madrid. pic.twitter.com/awzziHGRcL
— Manchester City (@ManCity) February 10, 2025
Real Madrid warmed up for the contest with a 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid. The stalemate in the Spanish capital tightened up the title race in La Liga with just two points separating the top three.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Predicted lineup and team news
Manchester City team news
Nico Gonzalez is expected to be available for Manchester City despite being withdrawn on debut at the weekend. The new signing suffered an issue against Leyton Orient but has trained ahead of the tie.
Nathan Ake, Jeremy Doku, Ederson and Oscar Bobb are all unlikely to feature, alongside Rodri who is a long-term absentee.
January signing Vitor Reis is ineligible having been omitted from the European squad list. Clubs are only permitted to register three new players for the knockout rounds with fellow recruits Gonzalez, Omar Marmoush and Abdukodir Khusanov.
Manchester City Predicted Lineup
Manchester City predicted XI: Ortega; Akanji, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol; Kovacic, Silva; Foden, De Bruyne, Marmoush; Haaland.
When is Manchester City vs Real Madrid?
Manchester City host Real Madrid in the Champions League’s play-off round on Tuesday 11th Fenruary 2025. Kick-off at the Etihad is 20:00 GMT.
What TV channel is Manchester City vs Real Madrid on?
Manchester City vs Real Madrid will be available to watch on Amazon Prime UK.
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