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

For the fifth season in a row, Real Madrid meets Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.

Here is where to find English-language live streams of Real Madrid vs Manchester City as we bring you everything you need to know about how to watch the game today.

	USA	Paramount+
	UK	TNT Sports
	Australia	Stan Sport
	Canada	Fubo Canada
	India	Sony Sports Network
	South / Sub-Saharan Africa	SuperSport
	Malaysia	beIN Sports Malaysia
	Middle East	beIN Sports MENA

How to watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City with a VPN

If you are travelling abroad or just want to access your usual streaming services from a different part of the world, you may run into geo-restrictions. This is where a Virtual Private Network (VPN) comes in handy.

A VPN, such as ExpressVPN, allows you to establish a secure, encrypted connection online. By virtually changing your location to a country where the game is being broadcast, you can bypass blackout restrictions and watch your favourite team live. Click here for a step-by-step guide or, alternatively, check out our guide to the best VPNs for streaming sports.

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Real Madrid vs Manchester City kick-off time

Champions League - 1/8

11 Mar 2026 - 16:00

Estadio Bernabeu

Real Madrid vs Manchester City will kick off on 11 Mar 2026 at 14:00 EST and 20:00 GMT. 

Match preview

Seeking to win a record-extending 16th European crown this term, Madrid have gotten here the hard way by beating Benfica 3-1 on aggregate to reach the last 16 for a 23rd straight season. They're also playing catch-up in the LaLiga title race, four points adrift of leaders Barcelona. 

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City are unbeaten in 11 competitive fixtures (W9, D2) following Saturday’s 3-1 FA Cup win over Newcastle, but they are seven points behind Premier League pace-setters Arsenal. 

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Key stats & injury news

Madrid have won four and lost just one of their five Champions League home games this season, scoring 12 goals in the process, though that solitary defeat was against Man City in December.

The Spanish giants have lost each of their last four UEFA games against English opposition, but they have been beaten in only three of their last 25 Champions League home matches (W19 D3) against all clubs. 

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Guardiola is gearing up for his 190th Champions League game as a manager, which will see the former Barcelona boss draw level with Sir Alex Ferguson.

City won only two of their last eight UCL away matches (D1 L5), while they have also lost seven of their last 10 two-legged ties against Spanish teams in UEFA competition.

City striker Erling Haaland has 56 goals in as many Champions League appearances. 

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Key Madrid duo Kylian Mbappe and Jude Bellingham will miss Wednesday’s contest through injury, joining Rodrygo, Eder Militao, Dani Ceballos and Alvaro Carreras on the sidelines.

As for Man City, Josko Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, and Rico Lewis are the only three injury absentees.

Team news & squads

Real Madrid vs Manchester City lineups

Real Madrid

4-4-2

Formation

4-1-3-2

MCI

1

T. Courtois

23

F. Mendy

12

T. Alexander-Arnold

24

D. Huijsen

22

A. Ruediger

45

T. Pitarch

15

A. Guler

8

C

F. Valverde

14

A. Tchouameni

7

Vinicius Junior

21

B. Diaz

25

G. Donnarumma

3

R. Dias

15

M. Guehi

33

N. O'Reilly

45

A. Khusanov

16

Rodri

20

C

B. Silva

26

Savio

11

J. Doku

9

E. Haaland

42

A. Semenyo

4-1-3-2

MCI

RMA

-Line up

• 1

  T. Courtois

  20’

• 23

  F. Mendy

  46’

• 12

  T. Alexander-Arnold

  83’

• 24

  D. Huijsen

• 22

  A. Ruediger

• 45

  T. Pitarch

  76’

• 15

  A. Guler

  70’

• 8

  F. Valverde (C)

  20’, 27’, 42’

• 14

  A. Tchouameni

• 7

  Vinicius Junior

  27’

  58’

• 21

  B. Diaz

  42’

  76’

Substitutes

• 17

  R. Asencio

• 20

  F. Garcia

  46’

• 13

  A. Lunin

• 2

  D. Carvajal

  83’

• 26

  F. Gonzalez

• 16

  G. Garcia

• 30

  F. Mastantuono

  76’

• 6

  E. Camavinga

  70’

• 28

  J. Cestero

• 38

  C. Palacios

• 27

  D. Aguado

• 37

  Manuel Angel

  76’

Manager

• A. Arbeloa

MCI

-Line up

• 25

  G. Donnarumma

  57’

• 3

  R. Dias

• 15

  M. Guehi

• 33

  N. O'Reilly

• 45

  A. Khusanov

• 16

  Rodri

• 20

  B. Silva (C)

  70’

• 26

  Savio

  46’

• 11

  J. Doku

• 9

  E. Haaland

  82’

• 42

  A. Semenyo

  70’

Substitutes

• 7

  O. Marmoush

  82’

• 21

  R. Ait Nouri

  70’

  82’

• 6

  N. Ake

• 13

  M. Bettinelli

• 5

  J. Stones

• 4

  T. Reijnders

  46’

• 27

  M. Nunes

• 1

  J. Trafford

• 47

  P. Foden

• 68

  M. Alleyne

• 14

  N. Gonzalez

• 10

  R. Cherki

  70’

Manager

• P. Guardiola

Form

Head-to-Head Record

RMA

Last 5 matches

MCI

3

Wins

1

Draw

1

Win

• Real Madrid

  1

  -

  2

  Manchester City

• Real Madrid

  3

  -

  1

  Manchester City

• Manchester City

  2

  -

  3

  Real Madrid

• Manchester City

  1

  -

  1

  Real Madrid

• Real Madrid

  3

  -

  3

  Manchester City

10

Goals scored

8

Games over 2.5 goals

4/5

Both teams scored

4/5

Standings

Step-by-step VPN guide to watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City today

NordVPN

1. Download & Install: Sign up to ExpressVPN or another reputable VPN service (check out GOAL's guide here) and download the app on your device.
2. Connect to a Server: Open the app and select a server location where the match is being shown (e.g. if you are in the UK but want to watch a US stream, connect to a US server).
3. Clear Cache: Sometimes your browser holds onto your old location. Clear your cookies or refresh your browser to ensure the change takes effect.
4. Start Streaming: Go to your broadcaster's website and app and enjoy the game.

How to watch on the Big Screen

Watching on your phone or laptop is fine, but live sports belongs on the big screen. Here is how to get the VPN working on your TV:

• Smart TVs & Fire Stick: Most Android-based TVs and devices like the Amazon Fire TV Stick or Google Chromecast with Google TV have native VPN apps. Simply search for your VPN provider in the app store on your TV, log in, and connect just like you would on your phone.
• Apple TV, Roku & Consoles: These devices often don't support direct VPN apps. The easiest workaround is to use Smart DNS (usually found in your VPN account settings) or Mirror/Cast the stream from your VPN-connected phone or laptop to your TV.

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