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19th Feb 2025

Real Madrid vs Man City: Follow the Champions League game live in our hub

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You can follow the match live in our hub below.

One of the pre-tournament favourites will exit the Champions League tonight.

Real Madrid face Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday night in the second leg of their knockout phase play-off.

Madrid lead 3-2 from the first leg and have home advantage tonight.

Man City, who won the tournament in 2023, face early elimination from the competition and must win by at least two goals to progress. There is also a possibility of extra-time and a penalty shootout.

What happened in the first leg?

Man City led twice in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium, with Erling Haaland scoring both goals.

Madrid, however, recovered and won 3-2 thanks to Jude Bellingham’s stoppage-time winner to give them an advantage heading into the return fixture.

Pep Guardiola’s side bounced back by thrashing Newcastle 4-0 in the Premier League on Saturday.

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 11: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid is challenged by Ruben Dias of Manchester City during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off first leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid C.F. at Manchester City Stadium on February 11, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Omar Marmoush scored a hat-trick, while concerns over Haaland’s injury eased after he limped off but avoided serious damage.

The Spanish giants, meanwhile, could be on course for their first Champions League exit before the last-16.

Carlo Ancelotti’s side drew 1-1 with Osasuna in La Liga at the weekend, with Bellingham sent off, but Madrid often reserve their best performances for Europe.

When is Real Madrid v Man City?

The match takes place on Wednesday, 19th February 2025 at the Bernabeu. Kick-off is at 8pm.

How to watch Real Madrid v Man City on TV and online

In the UK, TNT Sports 1 will show the match live from 7 pm. 

In Ireland, you can watch it live on TNT Sports and on RTÈ 2.

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