After First Defeat: Manchester City's Remaining Champions League Matches

English club Manchester City has completed more than half of its journey in the league phase of the Champions League this season. City suffered its first defeat in the Champions League this season, falling 0-2 to Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday in the fifth round.

After the first five rounds, manager Pep Guardiola's team has collected 10 points, temporarily placing them sixth in the Champions League league standings, pending the completion of the fifth round matches.

⚽️ Manchester City's Remaining Matches in the League Phase

Round	Match	Date and Time	Time (Approx. Mecca Time)
Six	Real Madrid (ESP) × Manchester City	December 10, 2025	10:00 PM
Seven	Bodø/Glimt (NOR) × Manchester City	January 20, 2026	7:45 PM
Eight	Manchester City × Galatasaray (TUR)	January 28, 2026	7:45 PM

💡 New Champions League System (2025-2026)

• Number of Teams: Increased to 36 teams instead of 32.

• First Stage (League): Each team plays 8 matches (4 home and 4 away) instead of the traditional group stage system.

• Qualification for the Round of 16:

  • Ranks 1-8: Qualify directly for the Round of 16.

  • Ranks 9-24: Compete in a two-legged playoff, with 8 teams advancing to the Round of 16.