Real Madrid hosts Manchester City on Matchday 6 of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 this Wednesday, December 10, at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, with kickoff at 21:00 CET.
This clash
between former European champions promises intensity, with Real Madrid sitting fifth in the table and City ninth, both aiming to secure a higher position to avoid the playoffs. Los Blancos come into the game after a 0-2 defeat to Celta Vigo in LaLiga, while the Citizens arrive with three consecutive wins in the Premier League.
Team News: Real Madrid and Manchester City
Real Madrid is dealing with an injury crisis, especially in defence, with seven confirmed absentees: Éder MilitÃo (hamstring), Dani Carvajal (knee), Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), Ferland Mendy (hamstring), Dean Huijsen (muscular), David Alaba (muscular) and Eduardo Camavinga (ankle).
Kylian Mbappe is doubtful due to muscle discomfort and a fractured finger, although he may still play with limitations; he has scored 25 goals this season.
Xabi Alonso has only four first-team defenders available, forcing makeshift solutions such as Federico Valverde at right-back.
Manchester City arrives with fewer issues: Rodri (thigh), Mateo Kovačić (ankle) and John Stones (unspecified) are the key absences.
Erling Haaland is in top form with 20 goals this season (15 in the Premier League and 5 in the Champions League), leading a deadly attack alongside Foden and Doku. Pep Guardiola's side remains unbeaten away from home in the Champions League.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Probable Lineups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, RÜdiger, Carreras; Tchouameni, Ceballos, GÜler, Bellingham; VinÍcius Jr., Mbappe.
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; González, Bernardo Silva, Reijnders, Foden; Doku, Haaland.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Live Streaming: When and Where and to Watch?
Where to watch in Argentina?
FOX Sports Argentina and ESPN, from 5 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Brazil?
TNT Sports and SBT, from 5 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Canada?
Broadcast available on DAZN from 4 PM (local time) on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Uruguay?
Available on ESPN from 4 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Mexico?
Available on Max and FOX Sports Uno from 2 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Peru?
Broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ from 3 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Colombia?
Available on ESPN from 3 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in the United States?
Available on Paramount+, TUDN and DAZN from 4 PM ET on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Spain?
Available on Movistar Liga de Campeones, Movistar+ streaming platform from 9:00 PM local time.
Where to watch in England (UK)?
Available on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) and TNT Sports Ultimate Discovery+ (streaming) from 8:00 PM.
