By Real Madrid vs Manchester City: kick-off time, how to watch, Live stream & TV channel
The UEFA Champions League returns this week, with fans eagerly anticipating the first leg of the quarter-finals. One of the most highly anticipated matchups takes place on April 9th, as Spanish giants Real Madrid lock horns with English champions Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid.
Real Madrid on a Roll
Real Madrid enter the clash as one of the tournament favorites. They dominated the group stage, winning all their matches, and continued their winning ways by narrowly edging past RB Leipzig in the first knockout round.
City Poised for Another Deep Run
Manchester City are another team with their sights set on the trophy. They mirrored Real Madrid’s group stage performance, winning every match. Their dominance continued in the round of 16, with convincing victories against Copenhagen.
History Beckons, or Does it Repeat?
These two sides met in last year’s Champions League semi-finals, where Manchester City emerged victorious after a 1-1 draw in Madrid followed by a commanding 4-0 win at home.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Broadcast Information
The first leg kicks off at 9:00 PM Central European Time (CET) on April 9th. Broadcast channels vary depending on your location, but some confirmed broadcasters include:
| Country | Time | Channel |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3:00 PM EST | CBS, Paramount+, ViX |
| United Kingdom | 8:00 PM BST | TNT Sports, discovery+ |
| Australia | 6:00 AM AEST | Stan Sport |
| Several African countries | 10:00 PM CAT | SuperSport, DStv Now |
| India | 1:30 AM IST | Sony |
Real Madrid vs Manchester City Other European Countries
- Germany: Sky Sports, ZDF
- Spain: Movistar+, TVE
- France: Canal+, RMC Sport
- Italy: Sky Sport, Mediaset
- Portugal: Eleven Sports, Sport TV
- Netherlands: Ziggo Sport, ESPN
- Belgium: Eleven Sports, VRT
This list is not exhaustive, so be sure to check with your local broadcaster for confirmation.
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter between two European powerhouses. Can Real Madrid avenge their semi-final defeat from last year, or will Manchester City continue their march towards Champions League glory? Tune in on April 9th to find out!
