Manchester City have a defensive injury crisis, but it presents a massive opportunity for Aymeric Laporte and Nathan Ake to step up and become heroes.
How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid — TV channel, kick off time, live stream and line ups
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Manchester City welcome Real Madrid to the Etihad for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final tonight at 8pm (UK time). 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, City triumphed in the last 16 against Real in 2020, running out 4-2 winners on aggregate. Pep Guardiola’s side saw off Spanish opposition in the last round, overcoming Atletico Madrid 1-0 on aggregate after a fractious tie.
Real reached the last four after edging past Chelsea 5-4 over two legs, largely thanks to Karim Benzema's heroics in front of goals. 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 past 10 knockout Champions League games.
FOLLOW: Our Man City vs Real Madrid LIVE blog has all the match updates here
Coverage of City's first-leg clash against Real will be broadcast live on BT Sport 2 from 7pm for UK viewers, 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.
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