Real Madrid are approaching a key point in the 2024/25 season without star defender Antonio Rudiger.Carlo Ancelotti’s side are in La Liga, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League action across the

Real Madrid vs. Man City preview, predictions and how to watch information for the Champions League knockout playoff.

Defending champions Real Madrid will renew their Champions League rivalry with 2023 winners Manchester City in a blockbuster knockout phase playoff tie after the two teams were pitted against each other in the draw held in Nyon on Friday.

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne kicks the ball with Real Madrid's Toni Kroos during the Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Credit: AP/Dave Thompson

Manchester City secured their place in the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-off with their 3-1 win over Club Brugge. Following that win Pep Guardiola’s side could have been drawn against

Friday's draw on CBS Sports Golazo Network detailed the start to the path to the Champions League final at Munich's Allianz Arena on May 31, resolving the next round of matchuops though team's ultimate paths remain unsettled. Teams ranked ninth through 16th at the end of the league phase were seeded and drawn against one of the unseeded teams.

Real Madrid will play Manchester City in the Champions League knockout playoffs round in a standout clash of the past two title winners after the draw was made Friday.

The two big favorites meet at the quarter final stage, serving up a treat of a contest, and it’s not the first time they’ve met over the years.

The two European giants know City are struggling but will still have a sense of dread at maybe having to face Pep Guardiola’s men

Despite their longstanding dominance, both teams have had their struggles in the competition's new format, which expanded to 36 teams this season.