PREVIEW: Manchester City host Real Madrid in UWCL clash

Manchester City will face off against Real Madrid in the second round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League at the Joie Stadium today. Both teams arrive at the match with one point each, having drawn their opening games. In their previous encounter, City fought back to secure a point after Bayern Munich had led them 2-0. Real Madrid secured a late equalizer in their first match against PSG, with 19-year-old Felicia Schröder scoring in the opening minutes.

City has had a stellar start to their WSL campaign, winning all four matches in their best start since 2019/20. Their latest victory came against Charlton Athletic, with Alex Greenwood scoring a first-half free-kick. Real Madrid sits second in Liga F, having won four of their five matches, but only managed a point in their goalless draw against Eibar.

Their only goalscoring player from last season is Schröder, who has scored five goals and provided an assist in the league so far. The two sides previously met in the UWCL back in 2022, with Real Madrid emerging victorious 0-1. This season, City brought in summer signings Carlotta Wamser and Beth Mead, while Real Madrid added Schröder, along with Beerensteyn, Levels, Caruso, Jacinto, and Senß. The clash will kick off at 8 pm BST and will be broadcast live on Disney+.