Manchester City must once again get past Real Madrid in a crucial UEFA Champions League clash as they face off in a quarterfinal second leg on April 17.
Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti have now battled it out in three successive seasons with City’s 2023 semifinal win easing them on to a first-ever Champions League title.
Fede Valverde’s superb volley sealed a 3-3 first-leg draw in Madrid last week and the contest is finally balanced as Ancelotti lands in Manchester.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this game, including how to watch it worldwide, kickoff times, the latest lineup news and a final score prediction.
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Man City vs Real Madrid kick off time
This Champions League clash takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, UK and kicks off on Wednesday, April 17 at 8:00 p.m. local time.
Here’s how that time translates across some of the major territories:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| USA | Wed, Apr. 17 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| Canada | Wed, Apr. 17 | 3:00 p.m. ET |
| UK | Wed, Apr. 17 | 8:00 p.m. BST |
| India | Thu, Apr. 18 | 12:30 a.m. IST |
Man City vs Real Madrid live stream, TV channel
Here’s how to watch this Champions League match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:
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USA: Champions League matches are available to stream on Paramount+ (English). New users can currently get a FREE seven-day trial.
ViX and UniMas are the places to go for Spanish subscribers with Fubo also offering streaming access and a FREE trial to new subscribers.
Canada: Every Champions League game streams live on DAZN.
UK: This match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 and streamed on discovery+. Every UEFA Champions League and Europa League match this season is available on TNT Sports for only £30.99 / month.
India: JioTV and Sony LIV are the live streaming options for this game.
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Man City vs Real Madrid lineups, team news
Guardiola has indicated Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake will be fit to feature after missing the first leg through injury. England international John Stones is also winning his race to be fit in time following a muscle issue.
The hosts could be at full strength and Guardiola has some crucial selection calls to make.
Man City predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Ederson (GK) — Walker, Dias, Akanji, Ake — Rodri, Kovacic — Silva, De Bruyne, Foden — Haaland.
Man City subs (12): TBC
Ancelotti’s most crucial call comes in defence with Aurelien Tchouameni suspended. The France star has filled in at centre-back in recent weeks and club captain Nacho Fernandez could get the call to replace him ahead of the fit-again Eder Militao.
Real Madrid predicted XI (4-2-3-1 right to left): Lunin (GK) — Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy — Camavinga, Kroos — Valverde, Bellingham, Rodrygo — Vinicius Jr.
Real Madrid subs (12): TBC
Man City vs Real Madrid prediction
This clash could go on to decide the eventual Champions League winners with City and Madrid the most experienced squads at this stage of the competition in recent years.
The closeness between the two teams makes it very difficult to predict a winner, but with the possibility of extra-time and penalties, Real Madrid’s extra nous could tip the balance for them.
Prediction: Man City 1-1 Real Madrid (Real Madrid to win on penalties)