This fixture marks the 15th time these two giants have met since 2012-13, making it the most-played fixture in the Champions League in this period.
This fixture marks the 15th time these two giants have met since 2012-13, making it the most-played fixture in the Champions League in this period.
Real Madrid's preparation for City was chaotic. They were stunned 2-0 by Celta Vigo at the Bernabeu on Sunday, ending an 11-match home winning streak.
"All the knockout games [vs Real Madrid] have been tight, good games. We have important players right now for the first time at the Bernabeu. We are a little bit in transition.
The biggest players that make a legacy for a decade - Kevin De Bruyne, (Kyle) Walker, (Ilkay) Gundogan, (John) Stones - are not here. Many are new, they have to experience that." - Guardiola said during the pre-match press conference.
There is rising tension between the Real Madrid players and the coaching staff, according to several reports. After Los Blancos' recent 2-0 loss against Celta Vigo in La Liga, the situation became even more tense.
Several reports have also claimed that head coach Xabi Alonso's position is under the scanner. An emergency meeting was held between the club hierarchy, where it was reportedly decided that if Madrid lose to City, then Alonso will be fired.
Starting XI: Thibaut Curtois (GK), Federico Valverde (C), Raul Asencio, Carreras, Aurelim Tchouameni, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham, Rodrygo, Gonzalo and Vini Jr.
Substitutes: Lunin, Fran Gonzalez, Endrick, Kylian Mbappe, Arda Guler, Fran Garcia, Brahim Diaz, Cestero, Mastantuono, Joan Martinez and Valdepenas.
Starting XI: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Nico O'Reilly, Nico Gonzalez, Bernardo Silva (C), Phil Foden, Rayan Cherki, Jeremy Doku and Erling Haaland
Substitutes: James Trafford, Bettinelli, Tijjani Reijnders, Nathan Ake, Omar Marmoush, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Savinho, Abdukodir Khusanov, Oscar Bobb and Rico Lewis
Matches played: 14
Real Madrid Wins: 4
Man City Wins: 5
Draws: 5
Real Madrid absentees: Trent Alexander-Arnold, Eduardo Camavinga, Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, David Alaba and Ferland Mendy.
Manchester City absentees: Rodri, Mateo Kovacic and John Stones.
Fixture: Real Madrid Vs Manchester City, Matchday 6
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid
Date: Thursday, December 11, 2025
Time: 01:30 AM IST
Live Streaming: SonyLIV
Live Telecast: Sony TEN 2 SD & HD, Sony TEN 3 SD & HD, Sony TEN 4 SD & HD
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