How to watch today's Manchester City vs Real Madrid Champions League game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time

Former Champions League title holders Manchester City and Real Madrid must now battle over two legs for a spot in the round of 16, as they meet for the first leg tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday.

While the defending champions ended up a point shy of an automatic place in the knockouts, the 2022-23 winners saved themselves the embarrassment of an early exit as they pulled off a 3-1 win over Club Brugge on the final matchday of the league phase in the revised format of the competition.

Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch, including TV channel, streaming details and more.

In the United States (US), the UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Real Madrid will be available to watch and stream online live through Paramount+ (sign up for the free 7-day trial).

Check out GOAL's Live Match Centre for updates.

How to watch anywhere with VPN

If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport.

Stream live anywhere in the world with Nord VPN

Get NordVPN

Manchester City vs Real Madrid kick-off time

Champions League - Final Stage

Etihad Stadium

The UEFA Champions League match between Manchester City and Real Madrid will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.

It will kick off at 12 pm PT / 3 pm ET on Tuesday, February 11, in the US.

Team news & squads

Manchester City vs Real Madrid lineups

Manchester City

4-2-3-1

Formation

4-2-3-1

RMA

31

Ederson

24

J. Gvardiol

25

M. Akanji

3

R. Dias

6

N. Ake

10

J. Grealish

5

J. Stones

20

B. Silva

17

C

K. De Bruyne

26

Savinho

9

Erling Haaland

1

T. Courtois

35

R. Asencio

8

C

F. Valverde

14

A. Tchouameni

23

F. Mendy

5

J. Bellingham

11

Rodrygo

7

Vinicius Junior

6

E. Camavinga

19

D. Ceballos

9

K. Mbappe

4-2-3-1

RMA

MCI

-Line up

• 31

  Ederson

• 24

  J. Gvardiol

  19’

• 25

  M. Akanji

  46’

• 3

  R. Dias

• 6

  N. Ake

  61’

• 10

  J. Grealish

  30’

• 5

  J. Stones

• 20

  B. Silva

• 17

  K. De Bruyne (C)

  84’

• 26

  Savinho

  84’

• 9

  Erling Haaland

  19’, 80’

Substitutes

• 19

  I. Gundogan

  84’

• 27

  M. Nunes

• 45

  A. Khusanov

• 11

  J. Doku

• 18

  S. Ortega

• 8

  M. Kovacic

  61’

• 75

  N. O'Reilly

• 7

  O. Marmoush

  84’

• 14

  N. Gonzalez

• 47

  P. Foden

  30’

• 82

  R. Lewis

  46’

• 87

  J. McAtee

Manager

• P. Guardiola

RMA

-Line up

• 1

  T. Courtois

• 35

  R. Asencio

• 8

  F. Valverde (C)

• 14

  A. Tchouameni

• 23

  F. Mendy

• 5

  J. Bellingham

  90’ + 2’

• 11

  Rodrygo

  84’

• 7

  Vinicius Junior

  86’, 90’ + 2’

• 6

  E. Camavinga

• 19

  D. Ceballos

  60’

  81’

• 9

  K. Mbappe

  60’

  90’ + 2’

Substitutes

• 13

  A. Lunin

• 21

  B. Diaz

  84’

  86’

• 18

  J. Vallejo

• 20

  F. Garcia

  90’ + 2’

• 15

  A. Guler

• 10

  L. Modric

  81’

• 16

  Endrick

• 34

  S. Mestre

• 30

  G. Garcia

• 31

  J. Ramon

• 36

  C. Andres

• 39

  L. Aguado

Manager

• C. Ancelotti

Manchester City team news

Nico Gonzalez was forced off injured with a knock in Saturday's come-from-behind FA Cup win against Leyton Orient, so the midfielder's availability over here remains a doubt.

Elsewhere, City manager Pep Guardiola will be without Rodri due to an ACL injury; while facing injury woes with Oscar Bobb, Nathan Ake, Jeremy Doku and Ederson as well.

Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and a host of regular starters will be back in the XI.

Real Madrid team news

Los Blancos boss Carlos Ancelotti has dealt with a lack of options at the back after Lucas Vazquez picked up a fresh hamstring injury, joining Antonio Rudiger, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao and David Alaba on the treatment table.

Jude Bellingham, Luka Modric, Eduardo Camavinga, Endrick and Aurelien Tchouameni, besides Ancelotti himself, are all a yellow card away from a ban. However, a strong line-up will be warranted.

Tchouameni will once again be required to engage as a centre-back alongside Raul Asencio.

Form

Head-to-Head Record

MCI

Last 5 matches

RMA

1

Win

2

Draws

2

Wins

• Manchester City

  1

  -

  1

  Real Madrid

• Real Madrid

  3

  -

  3

  Manchester City

• Manchester City

  4

  -

  0

  Real Madrid

• Real Madrid

  1

  -

  1

  Manchester City

• Real Madrid

  3

  -

  1

  Manchester City

8

Goals scored

5

Games over 2.5 goals

2/5

Both teams scored

2/5

Standings

Useful links

• Latest betting updates
• Champions League news
• Manchester City team page
• Real Madrid team page
• Soccer on TV in the US
• How to watch & live stream soccer