Real Madrid against Manchester City in the Champions League is the accidental blockbuster of the new knockout playoffs round that starts Tuesday. The past two title winners surprisingly finished mid-table in the new 36-team standings format that ended in January.

The UEFA Champions League play-off round has pitted two of its strongest teams in recent years up against one another as Real Madrid take on Manchester City.

Real Madrid boss, Carlo Ancelotti, is worried about two key positions ahead of his side's UEFA Champions League clash with Manchester City. The Los

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti announced that the squad will travel to face Manchester City in the Champions League playoff.

Manchester City and Real Madrid are both weakened - but despite a win against Leyton Orient, Guardiola's side are more

Manchester City take on Spanish giants Real Madrid in the playoffs of the Champions League and they could receive some serious boosts ahead of what could be a decisive game

Ahead of a Champions League playoff against Real Madrid, Manchester City survived a scare at third-tier Leyton Orient to advance to the fifth round of the FA Cup. City hosts Madrid on Tuesday in the first of a two-legged playoff.

Real Madrid have suffered another injury blow ahead of their Champions League play-off first leg against Manchester City on Tuesday. Real ensured they remained top of La Liga with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against arch-rivals Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Real Madrid’s Lucas Vazquez out of first leg against Manchester City - The midfielder, who has been operating at right-back, has a hamstring injury.