Champions League draw verdict: Man City to beat Real Madrid and PSV to cause an upset

Champions League draw: Man City face Madrid

Manchester City have been drawn to face Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff round, the fourth season in a row that the clubs have met in the knockout stages.

ESPN - 1h

Champions League playoff picks: Madrid over Man City, PSG and Bayern advance, more

The Champions League playoff round has given us some tasty ties, including a meeting of the past two winners, Real Madrid and Man City. Here are our picks to advance to the round of 16.

ESPN - 10h

Fire breaks out at kiosk outside Man City's stadium before Champions League game

A fire broke out at a merchandise stand outside Manchester City’s stadium shortly before players were due to arrive for the Champions League match against Brugge

ABC News - 2d

Champions League draw pits two giants against each other as Real Madrid and Manchester City set to face off

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CBS Sports - 6h

Man City draw Real & Celtic face Bayern in play-offs

Manchester City will play Real Madrid while Celtic will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off round.

BBC News - 11h

2024-25 Champions League draw results, bracket, scenarios: Man City get Real Madrid, Bayern Munich vs. Celtic

The Champions League draw was Friday setting the matchups for the knockout playoffs

CBS Sports - 11h

Man City's crisis temporarily averted: Why Champions League outlook for Pep Guardiola's men remains grim

City may be into the knockout stages, but they've done very little to show they can win it all

CBS Sports - 1d

Champions League bracket: Possible knockout round matchups as Man City to face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich

The Champions League knockout phase playoffs begin on Feb. 11

CBS Sports - 1d

Champions League: Ancelotti fears City playoff as Real Madrid miss top eight

Bayern and Real Madrid head to playoffs despite wins Leverkusen and Lille in last-16 spots ahead of Atalanta Real Madrid and Bayern Munich both won their final league phase matches but ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City can't win Champions League as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich lie in wait

The Spanish boss was honest about his team's UCL outlook after just getting into the next round

CBS Sports - 1d

Man City avoid Champions League humiliation as Real or Bayern await

Manchester City's Champions League hopes almost ended against Club Brugge - but a big improvement is needed to make the last 16, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

BBC News - 1d

UCL draw: Why Man City can face Bayern, Real Madrid

There will be a blockbuster knockout tie between Man City and Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. Here's why.

ESPN - 1d

Champions League MD8 reaction: City scrape through, but now face Bayern or Madrid

Be it Man City's comeback, Dembélé's master class, or Arsenal watching Watkins, the first-ever final day of a Champions League league phase delivered plenty of drama.

ESPN - 1d

Man City Champions League scenarios and permutations: Live stream, where to watch, start time, TV channel

City need to win to have any chance of advancing to the knockout stages

CBS Sports - 2d

Champions League results: Man City survives, set for knockout-round clash with fellow European giant

Manchester City nearly crashed out, but came from behind in the second half, and in the end, all European giants reached the knockout rounds of the Champions League.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Brest vs. Real Madrid how to watch, odds: Jan. 29, 2025 UEFA Champions League picks from top expert

Brandt Sutton has locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Real Madrid vs. Brest UEFA Champions League match on Paramount+

CBS Sports - 2d

How to reach the Champions League knockouts: Can Man City, PSG get out of jail?

Could Man City and PSG really fail to make it through in the Champions League? Here's what every team needs to do to progress from the league phase.

ESPN - 2d

Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets on Matchday 8: Man City, PSG qualify; Barca top Atalanta

Here's our expert picks for the upcoming UCL matchday, with all 18 games kicking off simultaneously.

CBS Sports - 2d

Man City vs. Club Brugge: How to watch the Champions League game today

Man City needs to beat Club Brugge today to make the Champions league playoffs. Here's how to watch the match.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

Where to watch PSV vs. Liverpool: UEFA Champions League live stream, odds, prediction, pick

The Reds look to clinch first place in the league phase

CBS Sports - 2d

Where to watch Brest vs. Real Madrid: UEFA Champions League live stream, odds, prediction, pick

French minnows prepare to host Spanish giants and titleholders

CBS Sports - 3d

Champions League scenarios: How Real Madrid, Bayern Munich can both make top eight; Who wins if Man City lose?

Plus, how three French teams can get byes, and how one Italian rival could knock another out of the top eight, and more

CBS Sports - 3d

UEFA Champions League: Barcelona's Jules Kounde, Man City's Kevin De Bruyne and players to watch on Matchday 8

So much is up for grabs on Wednesday's Matchday 8, and here are the five players who'll help decide how it goes

CBS Sports - 3d

UEFA Champions League: What do Real Madrid need do on Matchday 8, scenarios, schedule, where to watch

Real are in a solid spot, but a victory could get them into the top eight?

CBS Sports - 3d

Champions League Matchday 8 is set to bring the drama as Man City and PSG aim to avoid shock eliminations

Elsewhere on the Golazo Starting XI newsletter, Naomi Girma is off to Chelsea

CBS Sports - 4d

Champions League: Ranking biggest games on Matchday 8 as Barca, Juve, Man City and PSG eye crucial wins

There will be 18 games on Wednesday all at 3 p.m. ET, but here are the five biggest

CBS Sports - 4d

UEFA Champions League: What Man City, Liverpool, Barcelona, Bayern, PSG and others need to do on Matchday 8

Plenty is at stake on Wednesday as all 36 teams will be in action as 18 games start at 3 p.m. ET

CBS Sports - 5d

Man City's long-ball plan worked in Chelsea win: In Champions League decider vs. Club Brugge, is it enough?

Plan A still isn't working for City, but is their back-up plan, which they showed versus Chelsea, going to get the job done on Wednesday?

CBS Sports - 6d

The new Champions League format appears to be leveling the playing field. Just ask Man City

A bold new vision for the Champions League was launched this season

ABC News - Jan. 24

Man City facing Champions League elimination, Pochettino shows personality in win & transfer grades for all!

Christian and Alexis recap Champions League match day 7 including Manchester City’s collapse against PSG. Then, Christian and Alexis take a look at all the fun hijinks from the USMNT’s win over ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24

Real Madrid top Football Money League with $1 billion revenue to widen gap over Manchester City

The Taylor Swift effect and further revenue away from soccer have helped Los Blancos, with the Miami Dolphins' home game later this year only expected to help keep them at the top.

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Champions League as it happened: PSG push Man City to the brink

Catch up on all the play-by-play from Paris Saint-Germain's epic 4-2 win over Manchester City, Real Madrid's 5-1 demolition of RB Salzburg, Bayern Munich's shock 3-0 loss to Feyenoord, and more!

ESPN - Jan. 22

Man City in danger of Champions League exit after defeat at PSG

Manchester City's chances of Champions League progress are in peril after they lose a two-goal lead to slump to defeat against Paris St-Germain at Parc des Princes.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Arsenal v Dinamo Zagreb, Real Madrid v Salzburg, Celtic v Young Boys and more: Champions League – live

Updates from Wednesday’s big European games Live scoreboard | Sign up for Football Daily | Email Simon Check the latest Champions League table here Celtic have the ball in the net, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Champions League's confusion phase yields a final-day conclusion: Man City, after collapse at PSG, must win

With one round to go, there is finally some clarity in the Champions League's inaugural "league phase."

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 22

Real Madrid vs. RB Salzburg how to watch, odds: Jan. 22, 2025 UEFA Champions League picks from top expert

Martin Green has locked in his best bets for Wednesday's Real Madrid vs. RB Salzburg UEFA Champions League match on Paramount+

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Pressure on for Man City & PSG - could Champions League exit happen?

Manchester City travel to Paris St-Germain on Wednesday with both sides battling to stay in the new-look Champions League - BBC Sport looks at what both teams need and what an early exit could mean.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Where to watch Real Madrid vs. RB Salzburg, lineups, odds: Champions League live stream, pick, prediction

Los Blancos are the heavy favorites at home

CBS Sports - Jan. 22

Champions League expert picks, predictions, best bets: PSG-Man City divides opinion in massive Wednesday match

Here's our expert picks for the upcoming UCL matchday, with PSG vs. Manchester City as Wednesday's main event

CBS Sports - Jan. 21

Supercopa lessons for Barca, Real Madrid; Man United beat Arsenal; more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Sunday's Supercopa win is a huge confidence boost for Barcelona, while also shining a light on what's wrong with Madrid. Plus: Man United's performance means more than their FA Cup win over Arsenal.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Latest in Champions League draw verdict: Man City to beat Real Madrid and PSV to cause an upset

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