Real Madrid hosts Manchester City on Matchday 6 of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 this Wednesday, December 10, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, with kickoff at 21:00 CET.
This clash between former European champions promises intensity, with Real Madrid sitting fifth in the table and City ninth, both aiming to secure a higher position to avoid the playoffs. Los Blancos come into the game after a 0-2 defeat to Celta Vigo in LaLiga, while the Citizens arrive with three consecutive wins in the Premier League.

Real Madrid is dealing with an injury crisis, especially in defence, with seven confirmed absentees: Éder Militão (hamstring), Dani Carvajal (knee), Trent Alexander-Arnold (thigh), Ferland Mendy (hamstring), Dean Huijsen (muscular), David Alaba (muscular) and Eduardo Camavinga (ankle).
Kylian Mbappé is doubtful due to muscle discomfort and a fractured finger, although he may still play with limitations; he has scored 25 goals this season.
Xabi Alonso has only four first-team defenders available, forcing makeshift solutions such as Federico Valverde at right-back.
Manchester City arrives with fewer issues: Rodri (thigh), Mateo Kovačić (ankle) and John Stones (unspecified) are the key absences.
Erling Haaland is in top form with 20 goals this season (15 in the Premier League and 5 in the Champions League), leading a deadly attack alongside Foden and Doku. Pep Guardiola's side remains unbeaten away from home in the Champions League.
Real Madrid: Courtois; Valverde, Asencio, Rüdiger, Carreras; Tchouaméni, Ceballos, Güler, Bellingham; Vinícius Jr., Mbappé.
Manchester City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Gvardiol, O'Reilly; González, Bernardo Silva, Reijnders, Foden; Doku, Haaland.
Where to watch in Argentina?
FOX Sports Argentina and ESPN, from 5 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Brazil?
TNT Sports and SBT, from 5 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Canada?
Broadcast available on DAZN from 4 PM (local time) on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Uruguay?
Available on ESPN from 4 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Mexico?
Available on Max and FOX Sports Uno from 2 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Peru?
Broadcast on ESPN and Disney+ from 3 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Colombia?
Available on ESPN from 3 PM on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in the United States?
Available on Paramount+, TUDN and DAZN from 4 PM ET on Wednesday (December 10).
Where to watch in Spain?
Available on Movistar Liga de Campeones, Movistar+ streaming platform from 9:00 PM local time.
Where to watch in England (UK)?
Available on TNT Sports (formerly BT Sport) and TNT Sports Ultimate Discovery+ (streaming) from 8:00 PM.