Pep Guardiola's men are undefeated at home in Europe since September 2018 but have a stern test against Real Madrid...
Manchester City are set to welcome Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium for the first leg of their Champions League semi-final clash, on Tuesday.
The Citizens made it past Atletico Madrid in the quarterfinals 1-0 on aggregate while Carlo Ancelotti's side knocked out Chelsea 5-4 on aggregate in dramatic fashion.
The hosts will want to make their home advantage count against the 13-time European champions.
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Here's how to watch Manchester City vs Real Madrid in the 2021-22 Champions League from India.
What time does Man City vs Real Madrid start?
How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid on TV & live stream in India
The Sony Pictures Sports Network (SPSN) has the rights to show UEFA Champions League matches in India.
Matches will also be available to stream via SonyLIV app and website, besides JioTV mobile app, allowing supporters to watch multiple games simultaneously and catch the replay of matches.
Commentary will also be available in vernacular languages across India.
Man City vs Real Madrid: Team news & key stats
Joao Cancelo is suspended for this tie while Guardiola sweats on the return of Kyle Walker and John Stones.
Gabriel Jesus has been in spectacular goalscoring form but even then, the Brazilian may find it hard to start ahead of Phil Foden, Riyad Mahrez and Bernado Silva.
For Madrid, Eder Militao returns from a ban but David Alaba is a doubt after he was taken off in the Osasuna win last week. Marcelo might end up starting ahead of Ferland Mendy who is doubtful.
Luka Modric and Toni Kroos are set to start against Manchester City. Eden Hazard, Luka Jovic and Mariano Diaz, and Casemiro are injured and out of the tie.
(Stats: Opta)