Football fans around the world are turning their eyes to the Etihad Stadium to watch the fiery clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Pep Guardiola's team will host the "Royal" club, led by Italian Carlo Ancelotti, on Tuesday in a heavyweight clash in the first leg of the play-off to qualify for the round of 16 of the Champions League.
The two football giants of the old continent will meet face to face in the prestigious European competition for the fourth season in a row, but this time in the first leg of the play-off to qualify for the round of 16.
Both City and Real Madrid had a disappointing start in the Champions League under the new system, specifically the league stage, as both teams failed to book a seat directly qualifying for the round of 16.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid Match Date
The Manchester City vs Real Madrid match will be held at 10 pm on Tuesday, Beirut time, 11 pm Mecca time, and will be broadcast on beIN Sports channels, the exclusive broadcaster of the tournament in the Middle East, specifically on beIN Sports HD 1, beIN Sports HD 1 English,
Expected lineup Manchester City
Goalkeeper: Ederson.
Defense line: Matheus Nunez, Akanji, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol.
Midfield: Mateo Kovacic, Savinho, Kevin De Bruyne.
Attack line: Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Erling Haaland.
Expected lineup Real Madrid
Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois.
Defense line: Edouard Mendy, Aurelien Tchouameni, Asensio, Valverde.
Midfield: Jude Bellingham, Dani Ceballos, Eduardo Camavinga.
Attack line: Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior, Rodrygo.