Real Madrid aims to capitalize on their 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium as they pursue qualification for the UEFA Champions League round of sixteen. They welcome Manchester City to the Santiago Bernabéu, where the visitors must take calculated risks to overturn the deficit. The historical record strongly favors the Spanish giants in such situations.
The Kings of Europe showcased their championship DNA with an remarkable comeback against the Premier League champions. Though Haaland twice put City in front, Mbappé leveled the score at 1-1 on the hour mark. When defeat seemed inevitable, Brahim equalized to make it 2-2, before Bellingham struck the decisive blow in stoppage time, securing a crucial 3-2 victory for Los Blancos.
The significance of this away win cannot be understated for the upcoming decider. Carlo Ancelotti‘s squad enters the second leg with an impressive track record – having progressed 36 times out of 38 previous European ties when winning the first leg away from home, according to BeSoccer statistics.
Match Timing and Broadcast Details
The crucial Champions League encounter between Real Madrid and Manchester City kicks off at 9:00 PM (Spanish time) on Wednesday, February 19th. Here are the kickoff times across major global regions:
Key US Time Zones:
• Pacific (LA, San Francisco): 12:00 PM
• Mountain (Denver, Phoenix): 1:00 PM
• Central (Chicago, Dallas): 2:00 PM
• Eastern (NYC, Miami): 3:00 PM
International Kickoff Times:
• London: 8:00 PM
• Dubai: 11:00 PM
• Tokyo: 4:00 AM (Next Day)
• Sydney: 6:00 AM (Next Day)
• São Paulo: 4:00 PM
• Mexico City: 1:00 PM
Venue and Stadium Information
The highly anticipated second leg will unfold at the legendary Santiago Bernabéu stadium, Real Madrid’s fortress with a capacity of 78,297 spectators. The recently renovated venue has witnessed countless historic European nights and promises another electric atmosphere for this crucial encounter.
Football fans worldwide can witness this clash of titans as these European powerhouses battle for a spot in the Champions League quarter-finals. Don’t miss this epic encounter between two of football’s most prestigious clubs.
