by Real Madrid vs Manchester City – LIVE!
Real Madrid host Man City inside the Santiago Bernabeu tonight looking for revenge in the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who have dominated the European scene for the past decade or so, were beaten 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium in last year’s semi-final.
Madrid have not, in recent years, gone far without winning the competition on which they have built their great reputation. The signing of Jude Bellingham made them stronger but City’s champions have shown little sign of slowing down. Along with Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Kevin De Bruyne, such winners are suitable for any stage.
Pep Guardiola’s side still have a chance to retain the three titles they lifted last season and will have the chance to beat Madrid at the Etihad, if they keep things in order tonight. Follow all the action LIVE with Standard Sport’s dedicated game blog!
Real Madrid vs Man City latest news
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Start time and venue: 8pm BST, Santiago Bernabeu
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TV channel and live stream: TNT Sports
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Prediction: Draw
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Real Madrid lineup confirmed
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Man City lineup confirmed
Why isn’t Kevin De Bruyne playing tonight?
19:28 , Jonathan Gorrie
There are reports that De Bruyne is dealing with a stomach issue, hence why he is on the bench.
Big call from Pep Guardiola!
19:03 , Jonathan Gorrie
Despite his impressive efforts at Crystal Palace on Saturday, Pep Guardiola drops Kevin De Bruyne to the bench.
Man City lineup confirmed
18:54 , Jonathan Gorrie
Man City XI: Ortega, Akanji, Stones, Dias, Gvardiol, Rodrigo, Kovacic, Bernardo, Foden, Grealish, Haaland
Line-up: Ederson, Carson, Doku, De Bruyne, Alvarez, Gomez, Nunes, Bobb, Susoho, Lewis
Real Madrid lineup confirmed
18:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Real Madrid XI: Us; Carvajal, Tchouameni, Rudiger, Mendy; Camavinga, Kroos, Valverde; Bellingham; Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr
Subsidiaries: Kepa, Fran, Militao, Nacho, Modric, Joselu, Vazquez, Ceballos, Garcia, Diaz, Guller
Bernabeu roof: Real Madrid will close the roof against Man City
18:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
UEFA have confirmed that Madrid will be allowed to close the roof at the Santiago Bernabeu tonight as they look to create a hostile atmosphere.
Lucas Paqueta: Man City are still eyeing West Ham’s £85m star ahead of the summer transfer window
17:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
Manchester City remain keen on signing West Ham’s Brazilian midfielder Lucas Paqueta.
City wanted the 26-year-old last summer, and he is seen as a potential long-term replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who turns 33 in June. Paqueta’s hopes of an £80 million move to the Etihad were dashed after City learned of an FA investigation into potential betting rules breaches.
Paqueta is still in the dark about the investigation, but he continued to play for West Ham and enjoyed a great season under David Moyes. He has also earned a recall to the Brazil squad and starred against England at Wembley last month.
Read the full story here!
Carlo Ancelotti admits he is nervous ahead of the Man City meeting
17:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti admits he is nervous ahead of his team’s Champions League clash with Manchester City.
The 14-time record winners host the current holders in the first leg of the quarter-final at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.
Read his comments in full here!
Pep Guardiola urges Man City to ‘punish’ Real Madrid as they struggle in the Champions League
17:24 , Jonathan Gorrie
Pep Guardiola is urging his Manchester City side to hurt and punish Real Madrid as they fight back in the Champions League.
The holders will be 14-time winners in the first leg of their quarter-final at the Bernabeu on Tuesday.Read his comments in full here!
Real Madrid vs Man City: Today’s latest Champions League picks
17:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
Real Madrid to win: 6/4
Draw: 9/5
Man City to win: 7/5
Options via 365 and subject to change.
Real Madrid vs Man City: Head to head (h2h) history and results
17:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
Real Madrid wins: 3
Draws: 3
Man City wins: 4
Real Madrid vs Man City: Today’s Champions League score prediction
17:02 , Jonathan Gorrie
City are generally quite cautious away from home in big European games, so it’s hard to see them conceding too much away from home.
Draw, 1-1.
Man City vs Real Madrid team news today
17:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
City brought Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne back into their starting line-up for the win over Palace, while Ederson returned to the bench. Phil Foden and Bernardo Silva were rested.
Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake are major injury concerns and Josko Gvardiol came on at half-time on Saturday. The first two stayed at home but Gvardiol has traveled with the squad.
Real Madrid vs Man City team news today
17:01 , Jonathan Gorrie
Madrid have just welcomed back Eder Militao from a serious knee injury, adding to their defensive options.
Thibaut Courtois and David Alaba will not play again this season as Vinicius Jr returns from domestic suspension.
Real Madrid vs Man City: Champions League TV channel and live stream
17:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
TV channel: The match will be broadcast on TNT Sports 2. Coverage will begin at 7pm.
Live stream: Subscribers will be able to watch a live stream through the Discovery+ app or website.
Live blog: All the action continued Standard Sport’s dedicated game blog!
Welcome
16:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Good evening and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE coverage of Real Madrid’s match with Manchester City in the Champions League tonight.
Kick-off inside the Santiago Bernabeu will be at 8pm BST.
