How to watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City: free streams, TV channels and preview for Champions League 2025-26 blockbuster

Jude Bellingham, Tchouameni and Valverde looking on after their defeat against Celta Vigo in La Liga. A 2-0 loss that put them 4 points behind Barcelona after 3 red cards.
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Real Madrid welcome Manchester City to the Estadio Bernabeu in the pick of the matchday 6 games in the UEFA Champions League.

You can catch all the action live this Wednesday from anywhere in the world using a VPN and potentially for FREE.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City live stream date, time and channels

The Real Madrid vs Manchester City stream takes place on Wednesday (10th December 2025).
▶︎ Kick-Off: 8 p.m. GMT / 3 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. PT / 7 a.m. AEDT ▶︎ Free Stream — RTE 2 (Ireland)
▶︎ U.S. — Paramount+ (free trial)
▶︎ U.K. — TNT Sports via Discovery+ Watch live from anywhere in the world — try NordVPN 100% risk free

After a really strong start to life under Xabi Alonso, the cracks are starting to show for Real Madrid as they come into this fixture having won only one of their last five league fixtures. On top of that, the last English side they faced in the UCL was against a struggling Liverpool side whom they lost 1-0 to. Since that game, Real Madrid have only narrowly escaped a massive upset at the hands of Greek giants, Olympiacos, thanks to the brilliance of Kylian Mbappe who joined a very elite club after netting all four goals in their 4-3 win.

Most recently, Real Madrid suffered a 2-0 loss at home to Celta Vigo thanks to two goals from Swedberg. Los Blancos now sit 2nd in La Liga, four points behind leaders, Barcelona. Alonso's side are however in a strong position in the UCL, sitting comfortably in the qualification places on 12 points from 5 games. Despite their wobbles, you have to go back over a year to the last time this Madrid side lost back to back games and as most know, you never rule out a Real Madrid side.

This game couldn't come at a better time for Manchester City. Pep's side will be full of momentum off the back of three wins in a row in the Premier League and if there's anyone in the world that knows how to cause Real Madrid pain when they're already down (except Lionel Messi) it's Pep Guardiola. In 27 matches against Real Madrid as a manager, Pep has won 13, drawn 6 and lost 8.

City will be relying on their stars to put together a performance that can nullify this Madrid side. With the likes of Phil Foden grabbing 6 goal involvements in his last 3 games and Erling Haaland only 8 goals short of his total tally from last season, the Citizens will be confident of hurting an already damaged Real Madrid side this Wednesday.

Keep reading to find out how you can watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City from anywhere in the world.

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▶︎ Paramount Plus will be streaming Real Madrid vs Manchester City in the U.S. along with every other Champions League fixture. You can get a 7-day free trial, but prices usually start at $7.99/month or $59.99/year. That gets you live soccer, NFL and a vast library of TV.

Can I watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City for free?

RTE 2 will be showing Real Madrid vs Man City for free to Irish residents. No account needed.

Outside Ireland right now? Use NordVPN to unblock your free stream.

How to watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City from anywhere

Not at home for this tasty UCL game on Wednesday night?

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Use Nord to unblock your preferred coverage and watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City live online from anywhere in the world.

It's really simple to use a VPN to watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City this Wednesday.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch your RTE Player stream of Real Madrid vs Manchester City, select 'Ireland' from the listed countries.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head over to RTE Player and watch Real Madrid vs Man City from anywhere in the world.

Real Madrid vs Manchester City live streams

Can't find your stream for Real Madrid vs Manchester City? Follow our short guide below to find all the information that you'll need or click through to our full 2025/26 Champions League streaming guide.

Fans in the states can watch Alonso vs his former coach live on Paramount+.Outside the U.S. this Wednesday?

Fans in the states can watch Alonso vs his former coach live on Paramount+.

Prices start at $7.99/ month (with ads) or fans can opt for a Premium subscription which starts at $12.99/month (without ads).

Outside the U.S. this Wednesday? Make use of NordVPN's huge discount and watch from anywhere in the world.

Canadian soccer fans can tune into this epic game on DAZN. Outside of Canada for Real Madrid vs Manchester City?

Canadian soccer fans can tune into this epic game on DAZN.

For fans in the Great White North, you will need DAZN's soccer package for access to their UCL footage. Subscriptions start at CA$24.99/month.

Outside of Canada for Real Madrid vs Manchester City? Use NordVPN to access your DAZN coverage from wherever you're travelling to this Wednesday.

In the U.K., TNT Sports via Discovery+ via TNT Sports 1 is where you need to be this Wednesday evening.Discovery+Traveling outside of the U.K. for Real Madrid vs Man City this Wednesday?

In the U.K., TNT Sports via Discovery+ via TNT Sports 1 is where you need to be this Wednesday evening.

Prices for TNT Sports subscriptions start at £18/month through Virgin Media or £25/month on Sky TV. Fans in the U.K. can also grab a TNT Sports subscription through Discovery+ for £30.99/month.

Traveling outside of the U.K. for Real Madrid vs Man City this Wednesday? NordVPN will reliably unblock your stream.

For those in Oz, you can catch the action early on Thursday morning through Stan Sport.NordVPN will give you access to Stan's broadcast of this unmissable UCL fixture from anywhere in the world.

For those in Oz, you can catch the action early on Thursday morning through Stan Sport.

Stan Sport subscriptions cost AU$20/month on top of a Stan subscription, which starts at AU$12/month.

NordVPN will give you access to Stan's broadcast of this unmissable UCL fixture from anywhere in the world.

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Tom Shapland
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Tom is an up and coming freelance Journalist with a first-class degree in Specialist Sports Journalism from the University of Derby. He has previously written for LeicesterFanTV and Leicester Tigers. Passionate about all sports related content, Tom specialises in Football, Rugby, F1 and UFC.

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