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Real Madrid vs Manchester City: Preview, prediction, date, kick-off times, venue, how to watch Champions League last 16 match on DAZN
The Champions League gets serious this week as we enter the first proper knockout stage with the Round of 16. There are eight mouth-watering ties to look forward to across two nights of premier European action.
Among those games is the latest chapter in what's becoming an annual occasion in the Champions League, as once again, Real Madrid and Manchester City lock horns
This will be the fifth season in a row the pair have met in the knockout rounds, with Madrid currently with the upper hand, having prevailed in both of the last two knockout encounters.
In fact, this isn't even the first time they've met this campaign, having already played against each other in the league phase, as City left the Bernabeu with a 2-1 win.
Going into this latest clash, City are still fighting on four fronts and may have the edge over a Madrid team who aren't in great form domestically.
DAZN News has all the information ahead of Real Madrid vs Manchester City.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City kick-off, date, venue
Real Madrid vs Manchester City will take place at 8pm GMT on Wednesday, March 11 in the Champions League.
That means that fans watching in the US and Canada can see the game at 3pm ET and 12pm PT, while it's a 7am kick-off on Thursday March 112, for fans in New Zealand.
- Date: Wednesday, March 11 2026
- Kick-off: 3pm ET / 12pm PT / 7am NZST (March 12)
Real Madrid vs Manchester City - the key men
Vinicius Jr - Real Madrid
With Kylian Mbappe out nursing a knee injury and no sign of the Frenchman's return, the onus falls on Vini to be Real's game-changer.
It's nothing new for the Brazilian, who has Champions League-winning goals already on his CV and has netted 13 times so far this season.
If anyone is going to unlock a defence that has looked even more solid since Marc Guehi's arrival, it's this wing wizard.
@realmadrid
Antoine Semenyo - Manchester City
Semenyo is fast becoming one of the best winter window purchases the Premier League has ever seen, such has been his impact in Manchester.
The Ghanian international has made the step up from Bournemouth look seamless and is already eclipsing City's big names in Pep's best XI.
With seven goals in his first 12 games, he's a man bang in form.
Alex Livesey - Danehouse/Getty Images
Real Madrid vs Manchester City prediction
With much more jeopardy on the line than in their first meeting back in December, this will be a much better game to watch. With it being the first leg, it's bound to be a more cagy affair and end in a share of the spoils.
Prediction: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City
Full Champions League fixture list for the last 16
Tuesday, 10 March
- Galatasaray vs Liverpool
- Atalanta vs Bayern Munich
- Atletico Madrid vs Tottenham
- Newcastle United vs Barcelona
Wednesday, 11 March
- Bayer Leverkusen vs Arsenal
- Bode/Glimt vs Sporting
- Paris Saint-Germain vs Chelsea
- Real Madrid vs Manchester City
How to watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the USA on DAZN
Soccer fans in the US can watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the Champions League in Spanish language as part of their DAZN subscription package.
An annual upfront payment is $224.99 , while paying monthly for 12 months is $19.99 and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
CBS has coverage of every Champions League match in English language this season. You can get more details and subscribe to CBS's Champions League coverage here.
Fans can watch extra Champions League games in Spanish on ViX. A selection of those matches are also available on UNIMÁS and TUDN.
How to watch the Champions League in New Zealand on DAZN
Every Champions League game during the 2025-26 season is streamed in high definition and comes as part of a DAZN subscription.
An annual subscription costs $14.99 per month for 12 months and also provides access to 185 fight nights a year across boxing, MMA, PFL, BKFC, Glory and much more.
How to watch the Champions League in Canada on DAZN
Watch every game of the Champions League this season in Canada with a DAZN subscription.
There are three subscription options, each offering a different selection of sports. Access to every Champions League match is included in all three package offerings, ranging from $29.99 to $44.99 per month (for 12 months)
