Man City vs Real Madrid: Women’s Champions League preview, predictions, team news and TV info

Manchester City host Real Madrid at Joie Stadium on Thursday, October 1, 2026, in the UEFA Women's Champions League league phase. Real Madrid enter the match following a 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain on matchday one, while Manchester City opened their European campaign with a 2-2 draw against Bayern Munich. Real Madrid are unbeaten in three prior encounters with City but have lost their last five visits to England.

Manchester City manager Andrée Jeglertz is expected to restore key starters including Bunny Shaw, Lauren Hemp, and Yui Hasegawa following domestic rotation. Real Madrid forward Felicia Schröder enters the contest in strong form, having scored in all three of her team's European fixtures this season. The writer predicts a 3-1 home victory for Manchester City.