WHEN AND WHERE
Pep Guardiola’s facet journey to the Bernabeu on Wednesday 11 March, with the sport scheduled for kick-off at 20:00 (UK).
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Supporters dwelling world wide can learn how they’ll tune in through our beneath, courtesy of liversoccertv.com.
Opposing supervisor – Álvaro Arbeloa
The previous Spanish right-back began his enjoying profession with Actual Madrid earlier than transferring Deportivo, then becoming a member of Liverpool after half a season.
In 2009, he returned to Actual Madrid the place he spent seven seasons there and received eight main titles.
There was a quick spell at West Ham as he returned to the Premier League, signing with the Hammers for one season.
Arbeloa additionally earnt 56 caps for his nationwide facet representing them at Euro 2008, the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012 – profitable all three tournaments.
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The Spaniard’s profession went full circle as he returned to Actual Madrid as soon as once more in September 2020, being appointed supervisor of the under-14 facet. Two years later, he progressed to the Juvenil A.
He was later promoted to the primary crew on 12 January 2026, following Xabi Alonso’s departure.
Pep Guardiola preview
The Metropolis boss will tackle the media on Tuesday 10 March from 18:00 (UK).
You possibly can observe alongside reside on mancity.com and our official app, with a full video and written recap obtainable shortly after its conclusion.
Hazard males
With Kylian Mbappe unlikely to be obtainable by means of damage, its probably we’ll see homegrown attacker Gonzalo Garcia begin in his place.
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Garcia was rested on the weekend, with Brahim Diaz changing him, however his presence may see him return to guide the road in assault.
The Moroccan is harmful in counter-attacking conditions and will hyperlink up effectively with Vinicius Junior and Arda Guler.
Vinicius Junior brings tempo and unpredictability in addition to bringing a brand new dimension to play. By hugging the touchline and stretching the line of defense he helps to create area for his teammates. He additionally affords a stage of versatility and show an actual hazard on the counter assault.
Unique Metropolis Video – free with Cityzens
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Earlier assembly
Metropolis fought again down from a aim all the way down to safe an exhilarating 2-1 victory over Actual Madrid which noticed us transfer again into the highest eight of the Champions League desk.
After falling behind to Rodrygo’s twenty eighth minute strike, Metropolis roared again with first half objectives from Nico O’Reilly and an Erling Haaland penalty to carry the benefit on the break.
Either side had probabilities in a breathless second half however Metropolis secured a deserved win that left us fourth within the league section desk.
Final trip
Metropolis secured a spot within the sixth spherical of the FA Cup with a 3-1 victory away to Newcastle.
After falling behind to an early Harvey Barnes strike, Metropolis hit again in fashion at St James’ Park.
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Savinho equalised earlier than the break earlier than Omar Marmoush struck twice within the second half as we reached the quarter-finals of the competitors for an eighth successive season.
International TV listings
Supporters world wide can learn how to tune in to look at the match reside by courtesy of livesoccertv.com.
Listings right as of Sunday 8 March.
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