Select Hotel
Your overnight stay will be at a carefully chosen hotel, allocated one week before travel. All of our select hotels are picked for their quality and comfort, offering en-suite rooms and a tasty breakfast to set you up for the day.
While we can’t confirm the exact hotel just yet, you can rest assured it’ll be a clean, comfortable base for your football weekend - with all the essentials you need for a relaxed stay after the match.
Man City v Real Madrid
March 17th brings one of the modern Champions League rivalries as Manchester City take on Real Madrid in the Round of 16. Since 2020, these two have met again and again in the knockouts, and it has been chaos more often than not. In 2023 City blew Madrid away at the Etihad with a 4-0 second-leg win in the semi-final after drawing 1-1 in Spain.
Last time Madrid came to the Etihad in the Champions League knockout rounds, it finished 1-1 after extra time and Madrid edged the shootout 4-3, despite City completely owning the game. City had 67% possession and racked up 33 shots to Madrid’s 8, with 9 on target to Madrid’s 3. Overall, UEFA list the head-to-head as basically dead level across their Champions League meetings, with the goals almost identical too, which tells you exactly how fine the margins tend to be when this fixture comes around.
Beyond the match, the Etihad Stadium offers an immersive experience through its stadium tours. These tours provide a behind-the-scenes look at one of the most modern football arenas in the world.
On Wednesday, we head back to the ground, where you can Immerse yourself in the City story on the Manchester City Stadium Tour and visit areas of the Stadium not usually available to the public.
What's Included?
- Field questions with a virtual Pep Guardiola and first team players in the Press Conference Room
- See what happens on matchdays in the Home Team dressing room, with an immersive audio-visual show
- Feel what it’s like to walk down the famous glass players tunnel
- Go Pitch-side and get a Pep’s-eye view of the stadium from the dug-outs
- Walk through the multi award-winning hospitality suite The Tunnel Club
- Understand how the players prepare for the big match in the First Team warm-up area
With opportunities for photos and souvenirs, the Manchester City Stadium Tour is a must-visit for football fans, offering an immersive experience into the heart of this iconic club. Whether you're a lifelong supporter or just curious, the tour provides a unique glimpse into the world of top-tier football.
