Man City vs Real Madrid LIVE streaming info: When, where to watch MCI v RMA Champions League Round of 16 match

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Manchester City faces a daunting task as it hosts Real Madrid in the second leg of its UEFA Champions League Round of 16 clash at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

Man City trails 0-3 from the first leg after a stunning hat-trick from Federico Valverde put Madrid firmly in control of the tie.

City will rely on home support to spark an unlikely comeback against the competition’s most successful club, but overturning a three-goal deficit against the Spanish giant remains a formidable challenge.

Real Madrid, meanwhile, could be boosted by the return of Kylian Mbappe, who missed the first leg and is now available for selection. However, it remains unclear whether head coach Alvaro Arbeloa will include him in the starting lineup.

“We know and are very aware of the difficulty of the match and the opponent we have in front of us — the players, the coach, and the stadium. We cannot think of anything else if we want to win,” said Arbeloa.

City manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the scale of the challenge but remained optimistic about his side’s chances.

“The task is massive. To score more than three goals against Madrid is not easy, but this is football — anything can happen. We have to build momentum with our fans, play well, and defend strongly. If we are clinical and solid at the back, we will always be in the game,” Guardiola said.

Published on Mar 17, 2026