Melbourne City are heading into the second leg of their A-League semi-final this weekend in a comfortable position as they are well clear of Western United after last weekend's first-leg performance.
The Victorians, who finished the regular season in second position, made an emphatic statement in the first leg last weekend with a solid 3-0 win at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium.
Having the backing from the global City Football Group, Melbourne City want to re-establish themselves as the dominant force of Australian football. City heads to this decisive match in great form, having been unbeaten in their last seven league matches in the A-League.
Western United, who have provided flamboyance and attacking intent throughout, now face a mammoth task. To change their fortunes, they will have to find the courage and imagination to come back from a deficit of three goals.
The Sporting News looks at the key details ahead of this A–League clash, including how to watch the match, kickoff times and all the latest team news.
Where to watch Melbourne City vs. Western United: Live stream, TV channel
Here's how to watch this A-League men's match in Australia.
- Live Stream: Paramount+, 10 Play
- TV Channel: 10 Bold
This match is available for live TV broadcast in Australia on 10 Bold. Streaming options are available on Paramount+ and 10 Play.
Fans can tune into this match both live and on demand with a subscription to Paramount+, who are offering a free trial for new customers on their streaming service.
Melbourne City vs. Western United start time
This A-League Men's game takes place at the AAMI Park in Melbourne, Australia and kicks off on Saturday, May 24 at 7:35 p.m. local time (AEST).
Here's how that kick-off time translates to the various Australian time zones:
| Date | Kickoff time | |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sat, May 24 | 7:35 p.m. |
| Australian Central Standard Time | Sat, May 24 | 7:05 p.m. |
| Australian Western Standard Time | Sat, May 24 | 5:35 p.m. |
A-League Men fixture schedule this week
All times AEST
Saturday, May 24
- Auckland F.C. vs. Melbourne Victory (4:00 p.m.)
Sunday, May 25
- Melbourne City F.C. vs. Western United (3:35 p.m.)