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It's the biggest game of the week and the tournament so far, really. And you can enjoy it for free via our international Champions League viewing guide. Wherever you are in the world, we can show you where to watch a Man City vs. Real Madrid live stream.
Real Madrid sit at the top of La Liga right now, but they've been inconsistent in the Champions League. City are having their worst season in years at home and in Europe and come into tonight's match off a 5-1 battering by Arsenal. This could be a bloodbath.
As mentioned in our regular guide to all the free Champions League live streams, there are free games to enjoy on every match night, but we're stoked to see this one on the list.
If you want to watch the free Man City vs. Real Madrid live stream from outside its broadcast country, you'll hit a geo-block when you try to watch them. However, this is not the case if you use a VPN (virtual private network), which masks your location to get around region blocks and greatly improves your online security and privacy.
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Where to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid free from anywhere
As mentioned in the box above, a Belgian streaming service is showing the game for free. But if you're not in Belgium, you can still watch by using a VPN to mimic the location on your viewing device and prevent the website from detecting your location and blocking you.
Don't have one? Right now, there's a fantastic offer on one of our favorite streaming and security VPNs. You can save 86% on the usual price of Surfshark and get three months for free. If you're unsatisfied, there's a hassle-free 30-day money-back guarantee. Still not entirely sure you need one? Take a look at our detailed Surfshark review to see more about it. Then get stuck in and enjoy this free Champions League live stream.
How to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid live stream with a VPN
Surfshark's VPN deal is one of the most affordable around and comes with three months extra for free, with prices starting from $2.19 a month. The starter tier is more than enough for most users as it features robust encryption and will unlock international streaming with ease. The middle tier is only a touch more expensive and has extra features like a private search engine, antivirus, breach alerts, and more.
Where to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid in the UK
Champions League coverage in the UK is on TNT Sport under the Discovery+ service for £30.99 a month. You must select the Premium option, as the cheaper tiers don't include live sports. This will get you every game.
Amazon Prime Video members in the UK can access a game on each Champions League Tuesday for no extra charge. This week, it's Man City vs. Real Madrid.
Want a cheaper alternative? Follow the VPN steps above to tune into free coverage from Belgium.
Where to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid in Australia
The Champions League is a Stan Sport exclusive in Australia, and you can watch every game there. So you'll need to sign up for Stan and then add Stan Sport as an add-on. The cheapest setup is $27 a month (for Stan Basic at $12 and Sport at $15). Better yet, it comes with a 30-day free trial first for the baseline tier - you'll still pay $15 for the Sport add-on from the off, though.
Stan Basic only streams in standard definition, but Stan Sport's content will stream in up to 4K, even when paired with this cheapest tier, so you might as well go Basic if you're just getting it for sport. However, if you want to check out the TV shows and movies too, HD is $16 a month/$21 for 4K (then add $15 for Sport). All are on rolling one-month contracts, so there's no long-term commitment.
If you're eying up this option via a VPN as a cheaper alternative to your country's Champions League streaming service, we can confirm it will work. We were able to pay with a UK bank card and have full access to the streaming service. You could also use a travel card like Revolut to pay in local currency so you don't get a foreign transaction fee from your bank.
Where to watch Man City vs. Real Madrid in the US
This is where 'soccer' being so far down the rankings of the most popular sports in the USA really pays off for viewers who want to enjoy the most prestigious competition in club football.
You'll find every last Champions League game live streaming on Paramount Plus from just $7.99 a month or $59.99 a year (you wouldn't get two months of Champions League action for that annual price in the UK!). So yes, you can opt for the cheapest Paramount Plus tier and still get the Champions League despite it not having CBS, as the games will run via separate feeds. If you have CBS already, you'll find it airs some games, but nowhere near as many as Paramount Plus.
If you're eyeing this option from outside the US, you'll need a US payment method to sign up and will be limited to watching on the browser. The Paramount Plus app, unlike Netflix, is different for each country it exists in. So, using a VPN on the UK Paramount+ app won't unlock the Champions League for you.
Paramount Plus starts at $7.99 per month with ads, and new members can get a 7-day free trial. If you'd like to sign up for a longer term at a discount, you can get a year's access for $59.99. The free trial is available on both options.
Note: The use of VPNs is illegal in certain countries, and using VPNs to access region-locked streaming content might constitute a breach of the terms of use for certain services. Insider does not endorse or condone the illegal use of VPNs.
