Real Madrid Hosts Manchester City: UEFA Champions League Preview
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Real Madrid Hosts Manchester City: UEFA Champions League Preview

A detailed preview of the UEFA Champions League match between Real Madrid and Manchester City on Feb. 19, 2025, including betting odds and expert picks.

Real Madrid is set to host Manchester City in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout playoff battle on Wednesday on Paramount+. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring, and Jude Bellingham netted the game-winner in extra time as Los Blancos secured a 3-2 victory in the first leg of the competition. Manchester City, who got two goals from Erling Haaland in that match, went on to defeat Newcastle 4-0 in Premier League play over the weekend. Real Madrid settled for a 0-0 draw against Osasuna in La Liga in their last outing.

Kickoff from Santiago Bernabeu Stadium is set for 3 p.m. ET. The latest odds show Real Madrid as -125 favorites (risk $125 to win $100), with Manchester City at +280 underdogs. A draw is priced at +330 and the over/under for total goals is 3.5. This match will be streamed live on Paramount+ with their must-have plan, which offers a seven-day free trial.

How to watch Real Madrid vs. Manchester City

  • Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
  • Time: 3 p.m. ET
  • Live Stream: Paramount+

UEFA Champions League Picks for Real Madrid vs. Manchester City

Before you tune in on Wednesday, you need to see the Champions League picks from soccer expert Jon Eimer. Eimer, a high-volume bettor with extensive league knowledge, has compiled a winning record of 260-133-1, with over 90 units of profit.

Eimer expects the offensive style we saw in the first leg to continue, predicting over 3.5 goals for a -125 payout. Real Madrid has scored 52 goals in 24 league matches this season and is unbeaten in their last seven Champions League meetings with Manchester City.

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