REAL Madrid lead 3-2 going into the second leg of their latest Champions League duel with Manchester City.
Last week saw these two produce another classic in a rivalry of Europe’s two best sides over the five years.
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While they do trail heading to the Spanish capital, City appear to be finally sorting themselves out on the back of canny January transfer business if Saturday’s cruise over Newcastle is anything to go by.
Los Blancos meanwhile, tripped up in the La Liga title race that same day as Jude Bellingham received a second yellow card for verbally abusing the referee in a 1-1 draw with Osasuna.
Here’s everything to know about how to catch this evening’s second leg between these super-clubs:
What TV channel is Real Madrid vs Man City on?
Thankfully, unlike the first leg, tonight’s affair will be shown on free-to-air TV as it’ll be live on RTE Two.
That means everyone in the Republic of Ireland also has the free streaming platform provided by the RTE Player to call upon.
North of the border it’ll be broadcast on TNT Sports 1 with TNT Sports 2 showcasing Aston Villa against Liverpool.
What time is kick-off?
Kick-off from the Santiago Bernabeu will be at 8pm Irish time.
What are the odds?
Carlo Ancelotti’s men are 19/20 to win on the night while Pep Guardiola’s charges are set at 23/10.
A draw is available at 14/5.
What’s been said in the build-up?
Surprise, surprise but…Guardiola has admitted he lied when he said his team only have a one per cent chance of knocking out the holders.
But the Spaniard still accepts his side will have to be “almost perfect” if they are to overturn a 3-2 deficit away from home.
The Etihad chief wants his players to give the holders a “scare” and said: “Every time I say what I think, you don’t believe me but this time you got it right — I lied.”
With a smile on his face, Guardiola added: “It’s true I said it because after the match in England, we were out.
“Always it’s very tough coming to the Bernabeu, with the history but we’ve had good moments here.
“Let’s see if we can at least scare them and we’ll see what happens.”
Ancelotti laughed off Pep’s claims, saying: “Before the game I’ll ask him if he really thinks they have a one per cent chance of winning.
“We certainly don’t think we have a 99 per cent chance.
“We have a small advantage but have to make the most of it.”
City have won at the home of the Spanish giants before — back in 2020 — and will have to repeat that to stay in the competition.
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