Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Result and reaction from Champions League tie tonight
Follow all the action from the Bernabeu as coaches Pep Guardiola and Zinedine Zidane meet for the first time
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Manchester City produced a stunning late comeback at the Bernabeu to claim a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League tie.
Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne, the latter from the penalty spot, both struck in the final 12 minutes to give Pep Guardiola's side a brilliant victory after falling behind to an Isco strike.
To make matters worse for Real, captain Sergio Ramos was sent off in the closing stages for denying Jesus another goalscoring opportunity.
City had gone into the last-16 encounter under a cloud after recently being banned from the competition for the next two years.
That issue will continue to overshadow their immediate future but their fine display under pressure in Madrid at least breathed new life into their current campaign.
PREVIEW
How can I watch on TV?
The game will be shown live on TV in the UK, and can be watched on BT Sport 2 – coverage starts at 7pm.
Can I stream it online?
Yes, BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and BT Sport app.
Predicted line-ups
Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modrid; Isco, Bale, Benzema. (4-3-3).
Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Fernandinho, Laporte, Mendy; Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne; B.Silva, Sterling, Aguero. (4-3-3).
Team news
Raheem Sterling is expected to be available for selection, while Leroy Sane, who damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in City’s Community Shield win over Liverpool is unlikely to be risked.
Belgian star Eden Hazard will be unavailable after fracturing his ankle for the second time in Madrid career at the weekend. Marco Asensio is still recovering from a serious knee injury which he suffered during pre-season, whilst Gareth Bale is likely to feature after missing the Levante game through illness.
What time is Real Madrid v Manchester City?
The match kicks off at 8pm GMT at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.
Prediction?
Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City. Guardiola has the nous and the firepower at his disposal to pull off a big result.
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