Real Madrid are poised to host Manchester City in a crucial second leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout playoff on Wednesday on Paramount+. Kylian Mbappe opened the scoring, while Jude Bellingham secured the victory in extra time, giving Los Blancos a 3-2 lead from the first leg. Meanwhile, Manchester City, buoyed by two goals from Erling Haaland in the same match, triumphed over Newcastle 4-0 in the Premier League last weekend. In their recent outing, Real Madrid played to a 0-0 draw against Osasuna in La Liga.

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

Match Details

• Real Madrid vs. Manchester City Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Stream: Paramount+ (Get seven days free)

Expert Picks

Before tuning in, make sure to check out the Champions League insights from soccer analyst Jon Eimer, who recommends placing a bet on Over 3.5 goals at -125 odds. Eimer expects an aggressive offensive display from both teams, reminiscent of their first leg encounter. Real Madrid has scored 52 goals in 24 league matches this season and remains strong at home in Champions League play.

Don’t overlook Manchester City’s strategy, as they aim to press hard, especially being behind on aggregate. Eimer predicts that Pep Guardiola will organize his squad for maximum offensive strength, looking for Haaland to lead the charge with the most vigorous lineup possible.