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Real Madrid vs Manchester City Live Streaming & TV Channels- How & Where to Watch?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Emmanuel Mendez | Last updated Mar 11, 2026 11:43 AM ET

Real Madrid and Manchester City once again face off in a Champions League knockout stage. The two teams play each other in the Round of 16.

The two teams played each other in four consecutive seasons in the knockout stages of the Champions League. Last season, both teams played each other in the knockout playoff stage, where Real Madrid won 6-3 over two legs to reach the Round of 16.

Real Madrid hosted Manchester City earlier this season in the league phase of the Champions League.

Real Madrid lost 1-2 to Manchester City at the Bernabeu. Rodrygo scored the opener for Real Madrid, but Manchester City came back with goals from Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland.

Erling Haaland of Manchester City (C) celebrates his goal with his teammates (from L to R) Rayan Cherki, Nico O'Reilly, Matheus Nunes, Nico Gonzalez, Phil Foden during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD6 match between Real Madrid C.F. and Manchester City at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on December 10, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)Photo by Alberto Gardin/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images

Over the weekend, Real Madrid and Manchester City won their matches. Real Madrid defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 away from home in La Liga with goals from Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde.

Manchester City defeated Newcastle United 3-1 away from home in the 5th Round of the FA Cup to reach the FA Cup quarterfinals. A goal from Savinho and two goals from Omar Marmoush sealed the win for Manchester City.

Where to Watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City - 1st Leg Round of 16 Champions League

The first of the Champions League Round of 16 between Real Madrid and Manchester City will kick off at 4 p.m. ET/ 1 p.m. PT in the United States.

The match will kick off at 9 p.m. local time at the Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. The match will be available to watch in the United States and in other countries through TV channels and streaming services.