Real Madrid holds a statistical advantage but is missing many stars: statistics ahead of Real Madrid vs. Manchester City before the intense UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 match.
On 11 Mar 2026 GMT+7, "Los Blancos" Real Madrid, the famous La Liga team led by Álvaro, will host the "Sky Blues" Manchester City, managed by Spanish coach Pep Guardiola, at Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. The match will take place today (11 Mar 2026) at 03:00 GMT+7 in the UEFA Champions League 2025-26 Round of 16 first leg, broadcast live on beIN SPORTS 1.
This is the fifth consecutive season Real Madrid will face Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage. “Los Blancos” have won 3 times, while City has won once.
Previously, Manchester City defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at Santiago Bernabéu during the league phase. Considering the home side’s many injured players—including Jude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappé, Éder Militão, and Rodrygo—this situation heavily favors the “Sky Blues.”
An interesting statistic is that Real Madrid has lost all 4 of their last UEFA Champions League matches against Premier League teams.
However, the home team should not be underestimated, as in their last 25 home games in Europe’s top competition, Real Madrid lost only 3, drew 3, and won 19. Additionally, "Los Blancos" have won 13 of their last 15 Round of 16 UEFA Champions League matches.
Head-to-head record in the last 5 meetings.
10/04/2024: Real Madrid 3-3 Manchester City.
18/04/2024: Manchester City 1-2 Real Madrid.
12/02/2025: Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid.
20/02/2025: Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City.
11/12/2025: Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City.
Predicted starting line-ups for the match between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
Real Madrid: Courtois; Alexander-Arnold, Asensio, Rüdiger, Mendy; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Camavinga; Gvardiol; J. García, Vinícius Júnior.
Man City: Donnarumma; Nunes, Dias, Kehi, Aït-Nouri; Bernardo, Rodri, O’Reilly; Semenyo, Haaland, Marmouch.
Prediction: 1-1.