Overview
- Kick-off is 20:00 (UK) on Wednesday, 10 December at the Santiago Bernabéu, with live coverage on TNT Sports 1 and Discovery Plus.
- Real Madrid have 12 points to Manchester City’s 10 going into the final league‑phase round, leaving advancement prospects dependent on matchday six results.
- Manchester City confirm a 21-man travelling squad, with John Stones out, Mateo Kovacic still recovering, Rodri missing again, and Erling Haaland expected to lead the attack.
- Real Madrid face extensive defensive issues, including Dani Carvajal out, doubts over David Alaba and Dean Huijsen, injuries to Éder Militão and Trent Alexander-Arnold, and reports that Mbappé is a major doubt.
- This will be the 15th Champions League meeting between the clubs, and bookmakers including Betfred, Sky Bet and Coral are promoting boosted odds ahead of the fixture.