Man City vs Real Madrid – Champions League quarter-final: European giants resume their last-8 thriller – stream, teams

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MANCHESTER CITY and Real Madrid resume their mouthwatering Champions League quarter-final tie on Wednesday – and it could go either way.

The first leg at the Bernabeu saw Bernardo Silva give City the lead before Carlo Ancelotti’s men fought back with two goals in two minutes through Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo.

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Bernardo Silva and Josko Gvardiol were both on the scoresheet in the first leg[/caption]
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Federico Valverde’s screamer levelled up the tie[/caption]

However, Phil Foden continued his stand-out season by levelling the scoring, and then Josko Gvardiol’s incredible strike swung the tie in City’s favour once again.

But in true Madrid style, Federico Valverde volleyed home a sensational strike leaving the tie at 3-3 going into the second leg.

Both teams will have momentum going into this game after winning their respective domestic league matches on the weekend.

So it is not to be missed and SunSport has all the information on the upcoming blockbuster below.

When is Man City vs Real Madrid?

  • Manchester City’s titanic Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid will take place on Wednesday, April 17.
  • It is scheduled to kick off at 8pm BST.
  • The Etihad is the chosen venue for this huge clash and it can host approximately 53,400.
  • It ended 3-3 in the first leg.

What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

  • Manchester City vs Real Madrid will be broadcast LIVE on TNT Sports 1
  • Coverage is expected to commence from 7pm BST – a whole hour before kick-off.
  • Fans can stream the action on discovery+.
  • Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute action through our live blog.

What is the team news?

Pep Guardiola joked that influential midfielder Rodri will miss the second leg against Real Madrid before revealing that he is fit to play after being rested during the Luton thrashing.

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Rodri was rested for the home win against Luton[/caption]

Kyle Walker made his return to the bench following an injury he picked up on international duty with England.

However, the City boss will be sweating over the fitness of John Stones who is going through current muscle issues.

Elsewhere, David Alaba (cruciate ligament), Thibaut Courtois (knee) and Aurelien Tchouameni (suspended) are all unavailable for the Champions League serial winners, Real Madrid.

What are the odds?

  • Man City to win 4/6
  • Draw 3/1
  • Real Madrid to win 19/5

To qualify

  • Man City 1/3
  • Real Madrid 21/10

*Odds courtesy of Ladbrokes are correct at time of publication

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