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Man City vs Real Madrid Free Streams: How to watch Champions League 2025/26 2nd leg, TV Channels, Preview

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Guardiola needs to mastermind a comeback for the ages, but Los Blancos have never squandered a lead this big

Fede Valverde flicks the ball over Marc Guehi's head during a Man City vs Real Madrid game in the 2025/26 Champions League
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Fede Valverde ran riot in the first leg to put Real Madrid 3-0 up and on the cusp of the Champions League quarter-finals. This is the 36th time they've gone into a European second leg three or more goals up – on all 35 previous occasions they held firm. Pep Guardiola, meanwhile, last overturned a first-leg deficit in the UCL knockouts more than a decade ago, enduring five exits under such circumstances in the intervening years.

What was lost in the magnificence of Valverde's hat-trick was that Alvaro Arbeloa fielded a weakened Real Madrid lineup. Jude Bellingham and Kylian Mbappe were ruled out of the first leg, but could return to the fold in Manchester. It could and should have been 4-0 too, as Vinicius Junior missed a second-half penalty.

Guardiola has a track-record for overcomplicating his tactics in the latter stages of the Champions League, but this Man City team is so limited that it might not be an option this time around. Despite only joining the club in January, Antoine Semenyo is their joint-fourth top-scorer, two behind Rayan Cherki and three off Phil Foden.

They're not faring a great deal better at the back, either. Valverde made Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi look like schoolboys last week, but perhaps most concerning of all was just how woefully off the pace Ruben Dias was all night.

Read on for our guide on where to watch Man City vs Real Madrid live streams online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are.

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How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid live streams in the US

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Man City vs Real Madrid is being shown on Paramount Plus in the US.

Plans start at $8.99 per month, and you can also watch the EFL Championship, Europa League and Conference League on the platform.

However, for a limited time you can get 30 days for $1 via Walmart Plus.

Outside of the US? Use a VPN to watch Paramount Plus from abroad while you're away from home.

How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid live streams in the UK

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In the UK, Man City vs Real Madrid is exclusive to Prime Video.

Prime Video is included with a full Amazon Prime membership for £8.99 per month or £95 per year. Alternatively, a standalone Prime Video-only subscription is available for £7.99 per month.

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Can I watch Champions League Knockout Phase games on my mobile?

Of course, most broadcasters have streaming services that you can access through mobile apps or via your phone's browser.

You can also stay up-to-date with all 2025/26 Champions League key moments on the official social media channels on X/Twitter (@ChampionsLeague), Instagram (@ChampionsLeague), TikTok (@ChampionsLeague) and UEFA's YouTube (@UEFA).

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Aatif Sulleyman
Aatif Sulleyman

Aatif is a freelance copywriter and journalist based in the UK. He’s written about technology, science and politics for publications including Gizmodo, The Independent, Trusted Reviews and Newsweek, but focuses on streaming at Future, an arrangement that combines two of his greatest passions: sport and penny-pinching.

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