The Champions League is back, and football fans worldwide are gearing up for an electrifying night of action this Tuesday.
With Europe’s biggest clubs battling it out, the spotlight will undoubtedly be on Manchester City and Real Madrid as they go head-to-head in a thrilling knockout clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Though these teams didn’t finish in the top eight during the group stage, they remain two of the most formidable forces in European football.
Alongside them, other giants like Juventus and Borussia Dortmund are also set to fight for a place in the next round.
Injury Concerns for Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola’s squad is fully prepared to take on the reigning Champions League winners, but Real Madrid arrives in Manchester with a significantly weakened defense.
Key defenders David Alaba, Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger, and Dani Carvajal are all sidelined due to injuries, leaving Carlo Ancelotti with a tough challenge in his lineup selection.
The stakes are even higher as the winner of this match will go on to face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atlético Madrid in the next stage of the tournament.
Wayne Rooney Joins as a Match Analyst
Adding to the excitement, former Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney is set to make his punditry debut for this high-profile match.
Since parting ways with Plymouth as head coach last December, Rooney has stepped into the world of football analysis, and fans are eager to see his insights on such a massive fixture.
Where and How to Watch the Match
Surprisingly, this blockbuster showdown will not be airing on the usual broadcaster for UK viewers, TNT Sports.
Instead, Amazon Prime Video has secured the rights to show the game, offering its members access at no extra cost.
Prime Video will be broadcasting one Champions League match per game week throughout the season, totaling 17 games on Tuesday nights.
As part of their coverage, they will also provide full-match replays, extended highlights, and quick match summaries shortly after the final whistle.
For example, on February 18, Prime Video will be showing another high-profile match between Bayern Munich and Celtic.
Kickoff Time and Other Fixtures
The match between Manchester City and Real Madrid kicks off at 8:00 PM GMT, the traditional Champions League slot.
It will be played alongside other intriguing clashes, including Juventus vs. PSV Eindhoven and Sporting Lisbon vs. Borussia Dortmund.
Earlier in the evening, at 5:45 PM GMT, the round kicks off with Brest taking on Paris Saint-Germain.
Unlike the City-Madrid game, these matches will be available on TNT Sports, following the usual broadcasting lineup.
With the return of Europe’s most prestigious tournament, football lovers are in for a thrilling night.
Will Manchester City capitalize on Real Madrid’s defensive troubles, or will Ancelotti’s side prove their resilience once again? The stage is set for an unforgettable encounter.
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