Manchester City v Real Madrid: What time, what channel and all you need to know
Manchester City's Phil Foden (left) shoots towards goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final, first leg match at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, Madrid. Picture: PA Media
We’re down to the last eight in the Champions League and holders Manchester City face off against the 2022 winners Real Madrid with honours even after the first leg . Here’s all you need to know about the match.
Where and when is it on?
The first leg takes place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester with an 8.00pm kick-off on Wednesday.
Where can I watch the game?
The match is being shown on Virgin Media Two & TNT Sports 1. It is also being streamed live on the Virgin Media Player and discovery+.
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What is the head-to-head record like?
The clubs first met on 18 Sep 2012 in a 3-2 Champions League win for Real. It was another four games before City would get a victory with a 2-1 scoreline in the same tournament.
Overall there have been 11 games between the two with four City wins against three for Madrid and there have been four draws including the thrilling first leg 3-3 last week.
What are the odds?
Man City are favourites at 8/13 with Real Madrid 4/1 and the draw after 90 minutes is priced at 3/1.
