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Real Madrid vs Mancheser City Lineups, Injuries, Preview

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Dec 10, 2025 9:25 AM ET

The sixth Champions League matchweek of this season will see Real Madrid face Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu. It is the fifth consecutive season in which both teams have played against each other in the Champions League.

Real Madrid and Manchester City are two points apart and four positions apart in the Champions League table. Real Madrid is fifth in the league table with 12 points, and after five matches played, their record is four wins, zero draws, and one loss.

Man City is ninth on 10 points and has a record of three wins, one draw, and one loss after five matches played.

In their previous Champions League match, Real Madrid defeated Olympiacos 4-3 away from home. Over the weekend, Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Celta Vigo in La Liga at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid looks dejected after the Celta Vigo second goal scored by Williot Swedberg during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Madrid CF and RC Celta de Vigo at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 07, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)

In their previous Champions League match, Manchester City lost 2-0 to Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad Stadium. Over the weekend, Man City defeated Sunderland 3-0 in the Premier League with goals from Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, and Phil Foden.

The last time Real Madrid and Man City played each other was in the Champions League Round of 16 playoffs, where Real Madrid beat Man City 3-1, with a hat trick from Kylian Mbappe.

Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City

Real Madrid vs Manchester City will kick off at 3 p.m. ET/ 12 p.m. PT in the United States. The match will kick off at 9 p.m. local time in Madrid, Spain.

The match will be available to watch in the United States, Spain, and the UK through TV channels and streaming services.