LIVE: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – Champions League last 16

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by Patrick Keddie,Adam HancockMarch 17, 2026 at 06:00 PM

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On March 17, 2026, Manchester City played Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League last 16 tie. The match took place at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, with kickoff scheduled for 8pm GMT. Manchester City faced a significant challenge, needing to overcome a 3-0 deficit from the first leg in Madrid. The article provided live build-up, analysis, and text commentary of the game as City attempted to overturn the first-leg result and advance in the competition. The game was a crucial decider for both teams' Champions League hopes.

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Etihad Stadium 60% United Kingdom 60% Manchester 70% Champions League ×280% Manchester City ×290% Real Madrid ×290%

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champions league 100% manchester city 90% real madrid 90% football 70% last 16 70% second leg 60% etihad stadium 50% 3-0 defeat 50%

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Al Jazeera

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Manchester

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