The best bits from a light session ahead of our UEFA Women's Champions League curtain-raiser.

The wait is almost over for Manchester City Women’s first competitive match of the new season.

It comes in the Spanish capital, where Gareth Taylor‘s side lock horns with Real Madrid in the Champions League second round at 20:00pm (UK).

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Ahead of the clash, the team took part in a light training session to limber up for tonight’s fixture.

The players took part in a number of ball-focused drills, including a knockout keepy-uppy challenge, which saw one of our new signings emerge as the eventual winner!

Check out the video above to enjoy the best of today’s session...

Real Madrid v Manchester City

Tonight’s match is available to view live on City+, with coverage starting from 19:55pm (UK).

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You can also follow minute-by-minute coverage via our Matchday Centre here on mancity.com and our official app.

Post-match reaction from Gareth Taylor and a player will also be available to digest following the full-time whistle in Madrid.