How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid - TV channel, live stream and early Champions League team news

Manchester City welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday evening (8pm). The two sides met at this stage of the competition in 2016 with Los Blancos advancing to the final after beating City 1-0 on aggregate.

However, the Sky Blues triumphed in their last-16 clash in 2020, running out 4-2 winners over two legs. Pep Guardiola’s side saw off Spanish opposition in the last round, overcoming Atletico Madrid after a fractious tie.

Meanwhile, Real reached the last four after edging past Chelsea 5-4 on aggregate earlier this month. Winning European football’s elite club competition remains the ultimate goal for Guardiola’s side, and they will take confidence from the fact they have lost only once in their previous 10 knockout Champions League games.

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Coverage of City's first-leg clash against Real will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2 from 7pm with all the build-up plus interviews with the respective managers. The Premier League leaders will be keen to take an advantage to the Bernabeu for next week’s second leg.

BT Sport subscribers can stream the game online using the BT Sport app. The app is available to download on mobile and tablet, as well as streaming devices, games consoles, and even direct to select Smart TVs. Viewers can also watch the game online by going to bt.com/watch-bt-sport-2 .

Joao Cancelo will miss out due to suspension, leaving Guardiola light on options in defence. Kyle Walker missed Saturday’s 5-1 win over Watford with an ankle injury, John Stones also missed out and is a doubt for the Real clash.

Nathan Ake was only deemed fit enough for the bench amid concerns about his