Real Madrid vs Man City kick-off, date & TV info
Date Wednesday, December 10
Kick-off 8pm
Venue Estadio Bernabeu, Madrid
Competition Champions League
TV TNT Sports 1
Real Madrid face Manchester City in a heavyweight Champions League contest at the Bernabeu in Madrid on Wednesday night.
These teams have been involved in some sensational European ties in recent seasons and superstar strikers Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are hoping to shine in this week’s league-phase fixture.
Real Madrid vs Man City betting tips & predictions
Best bet
Manchester City
3pts 13-8 bet365, Paddy Power
Player shots
Phil Foden to have a shot on target
17-20 Coral, Ladbrokes
Longshot
Raul Asencio to receive the first card
14-1 Hills
Real Madrid vs Man City preview
Manchester City’s 2024-25 winter of discontent ended with a 6-3 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff round but City look in far better shape for Wednesday’s rematch.
They eased past Sunderland 3-0 in the Premier League on Saturday, turning up the heat on leaders Arsenal, and are a tempting price to claim a statement win over Real at the Bernabeu.
These rivals have been involved in some Champions League classics although Kylian Mbappe’s hat-trick swiftly snuffed out City’s hopes of a second-leg comeback in last term’s playoff tie.
Mbappe, like City’s Erling Haaland, has had a prolific start to the 2025-26 campaign, scoring 25 goals in 21 starts in La Liga and the Champions League.
However, the France forward was kept quiet by Arsenal, who beat Real 5-1 on aggregate in last season’s quarter-finals, and Liverpool, who were comprehensive 1-0 winners over the Spanish giants on matchday four.
Pep Guardiola made ten changes to his starting line-up on matchday five, when City suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat to Bayer Leverkusen.
Even so, the Germans scored with their only two shots on target and City responded with three straight league wins, scoring 11 goals against Leeds, Fulham and Sunderland.
While the Premier League side are almost back to their usual high standards after last season’s blip, Mbappe’s goals cannot cover up Real’s issues in their first campaign under Xabi Alonso.
Sunday’s 2-0 home defeat to Celta Vigo means they have won only one of their last five games in La Liga and they were outshot by Olympiakos in their most recent Champions League outing, a 4-3 win in Greece in which Mbappe scored all four goals.
Real edged past Marseille 2-1 and Juventus 1-0 in their first two European home fixtures and their defensive injury crisis boosts City’s hopes of a vital victory.
Foden fancied to test classy Real keeper
City’s resurgence is personified by Phil Foden, who has scored five times in his last three league appearances and notched twice in November’s impressive 4-1 Champions League win over Borussia Dortmund.
Foden scored a brilliant goal in the 3-3 draw with Real in April 2024 and is a tempting price to test Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who faced nine shots on target against Liverpool at Anfield.
Asencio set for tough night in depleted home defence
Real’s injury absentees include Dani Carvajal and Trent Alexander-Arnold so Raul Asencio, usually a centre-back, may have to fill in at right-back.
That would mean a battle with City’s in-form winger Jeremy Doku while Asencio will be up against Haaland if he starts at centre-back. Either way, the Spanish youngster merits a bet to receive the first card of the game.
Key stats for Real Madrid vs Man City
♦ Real Madrid have won only one of their last five matches in La Liga
♦ Kylian Mbappe has scored nine goals in five Champions League games this term
♦ Real have lost their last three games against English clubs, scoring only one goal
♦ Manchester City have been leading at half-time in seven of their last eight wins in all competitions
♦ Both teams have scored in nine of the last ten meetings between Real and City
Real Madrid vs Man City betting odds
Sign up with Sky Bet to bet on Real Madrid vs Man City in the Champions League. Here are the latest odds for Wednesday’s match.
MarketOddsReal Madrid29-20Man City13-8Draw13-5
Odds correct at time of publishing
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Real Madrid vs Man City team news and predicted line-ups
Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold, Dani Carvajal, Ferland Mendy and Eder Militao are injured. Fellow defenders David Alaba and Dean Huijsen are major doubts and midfielder Eduardo Camavinga is unlikely to feature. Kylian Mbappe (finger) missed training on Tuesday but should be available.
Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rudiger, Carreras; Tchouameni, Ceballos; Guler, Bellingham, Vinicius Junior; Mbappe
Subs: Huijsen, F Garcia, Diaz, Mastantuono, Rodrygo, G Garcia, Endrick
Man City
Midfielders Rodri and Mateo Kovacic remain sidelined along with centre-back John Stones.
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O’Reilly; Gonzalez; Foden, Reijnders, Silva, Doku; Haaland
Subs: Cherki, Ait-Nouri, Marmoush, Bobb, Lewis, Ake, Savinho
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FAQs for Real Madrid vs Manchester City
When is Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the Champions League?
The match kicks off at 8pm on Wednesday, December 10.
Where is Real Madrid vs Man City being played?
Wednesday’s game is taking place at the Estadio Bernabeu in Madrid.
Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Man City?
There is live coverage of Real Madrid vs Man City on TNT Sports 1.
What is the match betting for Real Madrid vs Man City?
Real Madrid are 29-20 to beat 13-8 visitors Man City and the draw is 13-5.
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