The Champions League semi-finals are here and it sees two European heavyweights go head to head as Manchester City face Real Madrid and we have all the live stream information and team news you need to know.

With this game being the first leg between the two sides, it is important for both to try and gain an advantage before they meet again next week.

Madrid nearly crumbled against Chelsea in the second leg, but managed to come out on top on aggregate, whilst City gave Atletico Madrid a taste of their own medicine as they won 1-0 after both legs.

No doubt many will be tuning in to watch the semi finals of the competition as we are close to finding out who the best team in Europe currently is.

Here is all you need to know about Real Madrid vs Manchester City:

Date

Manchester City vs Real Madrid will take place on Tuesday 26th April 2022 at the Etihad. The match will start at 8:00pm UK time.

How To Watch

Football fans will be over the moon to hear that Man City vs Real Madrid will be televised live on BT Sports. Coverage will start from 7:30pm. This match will be on BT Sport 2.

Live Stream

If you are looking to live stream the big match, you can do so via the BT Sport app or Virgin streaming service.

You need to have an account or a monthly pass to access the live stream, so make sure you have everything you need prior to kick-off. The monthly pass costs £25.

Lucas Vazquez of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates after scoring their team's third goal during the LaLiga Santander match between CA Osasuna and Real Madrid CF at Estadio El Sadar on April 20, 2022

Team News

Man City do not have many injuries, as John Stones is the only player unavailable for selection. The Englishman faces a late fitness test, but Pep Guardiola won't be too worried as Ruben Dias came back from injury against Watford on the weekend. Joao Cancelo is suspended.

Real Madrid are without Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic, Mariano Diaz and Casemiro for this Semi-Final tie due to injury, whilst Eder Militao is back from suspension. David Alaba is an injury concern, whilst Ferland Mendy looked to be back in training.

Predicted Manchester City XI: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Laporte, Zinchenko; Silva, Rodri, De Bruyne; Mahrez, Jesus, Sterling

Predicted Real Madrid XI: Courtois; Carvajal, Nacho, Alaba, Mendy; Valverde, Kroos, Casemiro, Modric; Vinicius, Benzema.

Head to Head

Real Madrid and Manchester City have only met each other six times. Real Madrid have won two, City have won two and there has been two draws.

Last Five Meetings:

  • 21st November 2012: Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid
  • 26th April 2016: Manchester City 0-0 Real Madrid
  • 4th May 2016: Real Madrid 1-0 Manchester City
  • 26th February 2020: Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City
  • 7th August 2020: Manchester City 2-1 Real Madrid

Odds

The betting markets have Manchester City as the favourites for this match.

  • Manchester City to win: 4/9
  • Draw: 7/2
  • Real Madrid to win: 6/1
Gabriel Jesus celebrates with teammates Rodrigo and Raheem Sterling of Manchester City after scoring their side's fourth goal from a penalty during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Watford

Prediction

We expect a fair few goals from both sides in this game, and we believe home form will help City pick up the first leg victory on the night.

Prediction: Manchester City 3-2 Real Madrid

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