The clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the 2025 Champions League playoffs is one of the most anticipated, as it has become a European derby after 13 previous encounters in this tournament. In the first leg in England, Real Madrid managed to defeat Manchester City with a last-minute goal from Jude Bellingham, giving them a narrow advantage.
The return match will determine one of the 8 qualifiers for the knockout stage of the prestigious European tournament. The match will take place on February 19 at the Santiago Bernabéu, home of Real Madrid. The match time will be at 14:00 (Central Mexico time) and the broadcast will be handled by Caliente TV. It is noteworthy that it will not be broadcast on any open TV channels or streaming services.
Regarding the betting odds, the forecast for the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City match according to Bet365 is as follows: Real Madrid win at +105, a draw at +310, and Manchester City win at +210. In the first leg, Real Madrid lined up Courtois, Valverde, Tchouameni, Asensio, Camavinga, Mendy, Ceballos, Bellingham, Rodrygo, Vinicius Jr., and Mbappé. Meanwhile, Manchester City, under Guardiola's leadership, lined up Ederson, Akanji, Dias, Ake, Gvardiol, Stones, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Savinho, Grealish, and Haaland.
The first match of the playoffs between Real Madrid and Manchester City ended with a narrow 3-2 victory for the 'merengues'. Haaland and Mbappé scored for their respective teams, and the decisive goal was scored by Jude Bellingham in stoppage time, giving Real Madrid the advantage heading into the return match.
