In what many are considering a de-facto final, the champions of England and defending champions of Europe meet with the tie perfectly poised at 1-1 after last week’s first leg.
City, unbeaten since early February, are still yet to break their Champions League curse despite billions invested in the squad and club, and have only ever surpassed this stage once.
They face a Madrid team which has won this competition a record 14 times, including last season after knocking out Pep Guardiola’s men in dramatic circumstances at this very stage. It promises to be a fascinating night at the Etihad Stadium.
Date, kick-off time and venue
Man City vs Real Madrid is scheduled for an 8pm BST kick-offt tonight, Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
The match will take place at the Etihad Stadium.
Where to watch Man City vs Real Madrid
TV channel: In the UK, the game will be televised live on BT Sport 1, with coverage beginning at 7pm.
Live stream: Subscribers can also catch the contest live online via the BT Sport app and website.
Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog.
Manchester City and Real Madrid are all square in their semi-final tie
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Guardiola has played down any worries over Rodri’s fitness after he was taken off with a knock late on in the win over Everton.
Nathan Ake is racing back from his latest injury issue, while City were able to rest Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish and John Stones from their starting line-up.
Real Madrid have a full squad available thanks to Eduardo Camavinga overcoming a knock and Eder Militao having served a suspension.
Carlo Ancelotti was able to Karim Benzema, Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Luka Modric, Dani Carvajal and David Alaba at the weekend, so has his players in fine shape.
Man City vs Real Madrid prediction
Could this be City’s year? Certainly, both teams will know that winning this game will make them huge favourites for the ultimate crown.
Los Blancos are the kings of pulling out a performance in this very moment yet Guardiola’s side have all the panache, ruthlessness and ability to be the team to finally upset them.
If the hosts can get together a fast start, they may well be unstoppable.
Man City to win 3-1, and 4-2 on aggregate.
Man City have never won the Champions League
/ Manchester City FC via Getty ImaHead to head (h2h) history and results
Man City wins: 3
Draws: 3
Real Madrid wins: 3
Man City vs Real Madrid match odds
Man City to reach final: 2/7
Real Madrid to reach final: 5/2
Man City to win 3-1 on the night: 10/1
Odds via Betfair (subject to change).
