Real Madrid and Manchester City are set to face off today, Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, for the second leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff. The match is scheduled to kick off at 9:00 PM Central European Time (CET), which corresponds to 9:00 PM West Africa Time (WAT) in Enugu, Nigeria.
In the first leg held at the Etihad Stadium on February 11, 2025, Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory. Manchester City’s Erling Haaland scored twice, but Real Madrid responded with goals from Kylian Mbappé, Brahim Díaz, and a stoppage-time winner by Jude Bellingham. citeturn0search6
For viewers in Nigeria, the match will be broadcast live on SuperSport, which holds the rights to air UEFA Champions League matches across sub-Saharan Africa. You can also stream the match live through the DStv Now app, available to DStv subscribers.
Both teams are coming into this match with contrasting domestic form. Real Madrid recently drew 1-1 with Osasuna, a match in which Jude Bellingham was sent off, resulting in the team losing their lead in La Liga. Manager Carlo Ancelotti will have defenders Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba back from injury, though Lucas Vázquez remains sidelined. Manchester City, on the other hand, is buoyed by a convincing 4-0 victory over Newcastle United. citeturn0news26
This encounter is crucial, as the aggregate winner will advance to the next round of the Champions League. Given Real Madrid’s slight advantage from the first leg, Manchester City will be aiming to overturn the deficit in what promises to be an exciting match.
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