Real Madrid - Manchester City summary: goals, stats and highlights | Champions League
Pep Guardiola’s side dominated the ball at the Santiago Bernabeu but Real Madrid continue to show why the Champions League is their competition.
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Real Madrid - Manchester City: At it happened
Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a thrilling first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu to leave this Champions League tie perfectly poised.
They say that styles make fights. That was certainly true of an all-action clash in the Spanish capital that swung from one side to the other, leaving those in attendance feeling decidedly punch-drunk. City were on the offensive from the first bell and Bernardo Silva fired his side ahead in the opening minutes, catching Andriy Lunin off-guard with a clever free kick.
Madrid fought back and hit City twice in quick succession, first Eduardo Camavinga and then Rodrygo benefitting from fortunate deflections to edge their side ahead. The hosts led at the break but City upped the pace in the second half, pinning a tiring Madrid to the ropes.
City toiled away but needed something special to break through the Madrid defences. After 20 minutes of relentless pressure it was Josko Gvardiol who finally broke through, curling home from the edge of the box to level the tie. Minutes later Phil Foden pounced on a loose ball and rifled it, effortlessly, into the top corner. City were ahead, Madrid were swaying.
It felt like a knockout blow was coming and, for less seasoned opponents, it may well have done. But Madrid rolled with the punches, reset their stance and launched one final flurry. The final blow was delivered by Fede Valverde, who struck a fierce volley to level the scores and bring a thrilling fight to an honourable draw.
What is Phil Foden's injury from Real Madrid clash?
Phil Foden reiterated his reputation as one of the most talented attacking players in the world, scoring a sensational second half strike at the Bernabeu. The Englishman was taken off late on after a collision, sparking concern that he may have picked up a serious injury.
“It was a knock,” Pep Guardiola said after the game. “He was grumpy with me because I made the substitution.”
Foden also downplayed the injury, describing it as a “bad dead leg”.
“For the fans, it must have been one of the best games you could have possibly watched, two great teams with possibly the best attackers in the world going head to head,” Foden said. “It’s what the fans want to see, with plenty of goals as well.
City boss aims dig at Real Madrid president
"Florentino, the stadium looks brilliant but you need to make the pitch better."
Pep Guardiola reveal that Kevin de Bruyne was vomiting ahead of the game and was not able to play. Phil Foden, who hobbled from the field late on, will be fine.
"You're always worried when you defend against Real Madrid. It's impossible to defend the transitions.
What were the Champions League scores for Tuesday?
We've had an evening of real drama in the Champions League, four elite teams going blow-for-blow across the 90 minutes. Arsenal and Real Madrid were made to dig deep and found late levellers to leave both ties perfectly poised.
Goals, goals, goals, goals, goals, goals!
Six of them! Three of which were among the finest strikes we've seen in this season's competition. Both teams will feel like they could have come away from the Bernabeu with a first leg lead but it's difficult to know who will be the happier another topsy-turvy 90 minutes in European soccer's elite club competition.
FULL TIME: Perfectly poised after a barn-stormer at the Bernabeu
Peeep peeeeep peeeeeeeeeeeep!
Full time at the Santiago Bernabeu after a pulsating first leg of this Champions League quarter-final.
Real Madrid regain the ball and look to mount one final attack. Luka Modric leading the charge...
Manchester City come forward again for a fourth. Haaland, largely anonymous tonight, tries to work something for his team new the corner flag.
Dani Carvajal is too eager in his attempt to win the ball back and gives away a free kick. The Madrid captain needs to be careful, he's already been booked.
Antonio Rudiger boots a clearance up-field for Madrid. City try to play the ball up the pitch but Madrid remain committed in their off-ball duties.
There will be a minimum of four minutes of added time to finish a sensational UCL game.
The resultant corner kick for Madrid is played short and Diaz tries to fashion space for a shot. He's closed down quickly and can't get his effort away cleanly.
The volume inside the Santiago Bernabeu rises once again, a final push from the home support.
They are nearly immediately rewarded as Bellingham nearly connects with a Modric cross.
Bernardo Silva
There's a booking for the City midfielder after a late challenge on Brahim Diaz.
Luka Modric has quickened the pace of Madrid's play since his introduction. The veteran Croatian has proved that he still has a job to play on these big UCL nights.
Even Guardiola is spurred into action!
A heavy tackle on Phil Foden sees the Englishman limp from the field. Julian Alvarez comes on in his place.
And finally another change. Vinicius is withdrawn, Joselu comes on for Madrid.
Can the big man make himself a legend?
Both teams, as good as they have been, are looking a little leggy now.
We're into the final minutes and that Madrid double change remains the only substitution of the game.
Real Madrid have dragged themselves to parity but aren't done yet. The Bernabeu is alive, roaring their team on for one more. We're into the final ten minutes but you sense that there is plenty more action to come...
Corner kick is swiftly cleared by City and they surge forward. Grealish has the ball on the halfway line but is hauled down by Camavinga.
But Madrid aren't done, Bellingham latches onto a long ball forward and nearly makes space for a shot. City defend desperately and clear for a corner.
GOOOOOAAAAAAAAAL! Real Madrid
Sen-sa-tion-al!
Vinicius has the ball on the left and clips a hopeful ball to the far side of the box. Fede Valverde meets the ball on the volley and sends a crashing shot past Ortega.
We're all square!
City are starting to drop back into a more defensive shape, denying Madrid the space they need to launch those deadly counter-attack.
Madrid try a long ball over the top for Bellingham, who goes down in the box under minimal pressure. Referee says no penalty.
The ball is with Ortega and the City keeper punts the ball long. Madrid win a throw-in on the halfway line.
Dogged defending from City to quash a promising counter-attack from Madrid, led by Modric. The visitors are closing in on a famous European victory.
Apologies, it was actually a double change for Madrid after the Gvardiol goal. Toni Kroos was also replaced by Luka Modric.
City defend the second corner kick well and hoof the ball up-field.
Madrid are now showing some ambition, knowing that they need a goal to give themselves a chance at the Etihad next week.
Madrid come forward and win a corner kick. The first is cleared by City but the hosts win another....
Change for the hosts. Brahim Diaz comes on, replacing Rodrygo.
GOOOOOAAAAAL! Manchester City
It's Josko Gvardiol and it's absolutely brilliant! The City defender takes aim from 25 yards out and curls the ball past Lunin.
City lead!
What can Madrid muster now? They've sat back since the break but need to start to play again. A draw probably isn't good enough ahead of a second leg at the Etihad.
GOOOOOOOOAAAAAAL! Manchester City
It's a moment of magic from Phil Foden! The Englishman picks up the ball on the edge of the box, shifts it onto his left foot, and rifles a sensational shot into the top corner.
Brilliant from Foden! City level!
Manchester City are really starting to turn the screw now, although Madrid have prevented any clear sights of goal.
The visitors have dominated possession and pinned the 14-time European champions back.
City can't make anything of the corner and Madrid break.
City come back again and work it to Grealish. The Englishman tries to make space for a cross from the left but Carvajal tracks him doggedly and clears the ball for a corner.
Madrid work the ball around the edge of the City box before Fede Valverde tries his luck from 30 yards. His shot is wild and spins behind for a goal kick.
Madrid break away with Vinicius and Rodrygo, who do brilliantly to keep the ball in the midst of a fierce City counter-press.
We reach the hour-mark. City are starting to take control but the home crowd responds with a chorus of chants, rousing their side.
Foden does well again, darting inside from the right flank and rifling in a left-footed shot from range. Lunin saves comfortably, but City are in the ascendency.
Man City look to impose a bit of order on this wild game. Brilliant footwork from Foden to retain possession in the midfield, withstanding a series of challenges.
Eventually, Camavinga gets across to stick a foot in and clear the danger.
And, right on cue, Madrid work a good opening for Vinicius in the City box but he balloons his shot over the crossbar.
Ten minutes into the second half. There's been plenty of intent from both sides but neither has managed to show the quality required to turn it into a real chance.
Manchester City free kick on the right. Grealish curls it in and Rodri connects well but his towering header is off-target.
A loose touch in the City defence allows Bellingham to pick up the ball. He twists and turns, making himself some space, but drags his shot just wide from the left of the box.
Top play from Bellingham, but he could have done better with the effort.
It doesn't last long. City win the ball back and play the ball forward to Haaland, who wins his team a throw-in.
Another City attack is stopped in its tracks and Bellingham brings his team forward. Madrid work the ball up-field and enjoy a spell of possession for the first time this half.
Silva takes again but thumps the ball into the Madrid wall.
Jack Grealish takes a tumble in the midfield and wins his team a free kick. It's about 35 yards from goal, dead central.
Lunin is really taking his time to get his angles right this time...
Clever City through-ball sets Foden free on the left. He clips in a delicate cross to the back post but Rudiger is there to clear.
First opening of the half falls to Man City as Grealish finds space on the left of the box for a shot. He tries to curl one past Lunin but can't find the top corner.
Camavina turns victim as he is clipped and takes a tumble in the midfield.
Camavinga is penalised for an overly-eager challenge on Ruben Dias, free kick to City.
What can we expect from the second 45? There's been no changes at the break but the flame-haired spectre of Kevin de Bruyne looms large on the City bench. He will be desperate to get some game time at the Bernabeu.
And we're back!
Real Madrid get the second half underway.
Teams emerge for the second half
Halftime break over, the two teams are back on the field for another 45 minutes of Champions League action.
More of the same, please!
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Real Madrid 2-1 Manchester City
We are just one-quarter of the way through this two-legged Champions League tie but we have already seen incredible drama. The contrast in styles between these two teams - undoubtedly elite, but stylistically different - has produced a crazy, see-sawing match that has dazzled in the opening 45 minutes.
Peeep peeeep peeeeeep
Phew.
A breathless half of Champions League action reaches the halftime break. Manchester City have dominated but Real Madrid lead.
An incredible 45 minutes of action at the Santiago Bernabeu!
Neat footwork from Mendy to skip away from Foden and bring his team forward. Madrid make it to the edge of the box before City win the ball back.
Madrid try to fashion a late chance but the move breaks down. There's a chance for City to break but they are a little more considered, a little too conservative, and Madrid get defenders back in place.
John Stone is penalised for handball as a loose touch clips his arm.
There will be another three minutes of a dramatic, delirious, downright draft first half.
Into the final minutes of the first half and City come forward again. Rodri approaches the edge of the box but dallies on the ball, giving Kroos the chance to put in a strong foot.
Another City attack breaks down.
Real Madrid are playing a very high line, forcing City to take chances in their own half. It's paying dividends, with Madrid repeatedly winning the ball high.
Strong challenge from Camavinga in the middle sets Vinicius racing forward. The Brazilian makes it into the City box but his curling effort is saved by Ortega.
With halftime approaching Madrid are playing the ball long, refusing to get caught out playing from the back.
With the ball out of play, Madrid demand to know why Akanji was not punished for a heavy-handed challenge on Rodrygo on the halfway line.
It looked a little clumsy from the City defender, but nothing more than that.
City work the ball over to the right, where Foden hoiks a hanging cross to the back post. Overhit, it goes out for a goal kick.
Real Madrid's press is not the most organised, but the sheer energy of their front three is making life difficult for City.
Manuel Akanji
Good work from Bellingham to win the ball back and set Vinicius away. Akanaji tries to stop his progress and succeeds, but gives away a free kick and take a booking.
In an act of almost immediate retribution, Bellingham bundles into Dias and sends the City defender to the ground.
Free kick to City. Bellingham 1-1 Dias.
Jude Bellingham is furious that a heavy challenge from Dias is not penalised. The referee's got a tough task today, in fairness.
Brilliant defensive work from Vinicius and Camavinga, pinching the ball in midfield and setting up yet another counter-attack.
Vinicius looks to make space for a shot but is crowded out by Dias. In frustration Vinicius pulls down Dias, conceding a free kick.
City work a chance for Grealish in the box, well-blocked by Tchouameni.
And then, within seconds, Madrid are up the other end of the field. Vinicius finds Rodrygo on the edge of the box but his shot is well wide of the target.
Bellingham and Vinicius look to hassle the City backline but the visitors play bravely, passing their way out of a tricky situation.
More good counter-punching from Madrid to work the ball swiftly up-field to Rodrygo. The Brazilian cuts inside from the left to make space for a shot but the right-footed effort is comfortably saved.
Phil Foden is penalised for a a late challenge on his international teammate Jude Bellingham.
Gareth Southgate, look away now!
And now we're back to more possession for Manchester City.
The game is starting to settle into something approximating a rhythm. City build, Madrid burst.
Powerful run from Carvajal brings Madrid forward. He finds Bellingham in the middle, who sweeps it out wide to Mendy on the left.
City throw-in near their own corner flag. They look to play up the line to Haaland but the big Norwegian can't bring it under control.
Toni Kroos tries to impose a little control for Madrid. That lasts about 15 seconds, before Jude Bellingham balloons a 30-yard shot over the crossbar.
Better luck next time, Toni.
Madrid's ball dominance is starting to become more apparent now. The whistles around the Santiago Bernabeu becoming a little more pronounced.
Grealish picks up the ball on the right and runs at Carvajal. He tries to find a teammate on the edge of the box but Kroos does brilliantly to read the pass and intercept.
Silva's goal wasn't the fastest ever Champions League goal, fast as it was. Cal has a look at the fastest ever, which was, curiously enough, against Real Madrid too.
But Madrid win it back and come forward with Rodrygo. He finds Vinicius who tries to beat his man, but only succeeds in winning a throw-in, midway into the City half.
City try to impose a little control with a spell of passing in the Madrid half. Rodri clips the ball over to Grealish on the left, who recycles possession neatly.
Eduardo Camavinga's all-action style of play has been the defining imagine of the first 20 minutes of this bonkers game.
Full of energy, full of willing. Lacking a little in the way of control but a delight to see. Long may it continue.
Madrid waste little time in coming forward again and fashion a half-chance on the edge of the box. Ortega saves easily.
Slick play from City to break through the Madrid midfield. Rodri works it out wide to John Stones who barrels down the right wing before running out of room.
Goal kick Madrid.
A long punt forward from Ortega is neatly nodded back to Lunin by Dani Carvajal. The veteran defender receives a round of applause.
And now City fly forward, trying to make space for a shot on the edge of the box. Rudiger gets across to make an important block and the ball bounces through to Lunin!
It's non-stop!
GOOOOOOOAAAAAAL! Real Madrid
They've done it again!!!
Long ball forward down the left. Rodrygo races onto it and bustles his way through the defence before poking past Ortega!
And just like that, City's early control and promising play has been cancelled out.
It's Real Madrid, it's the Champions League. It's what they do!
GOOOOAAAAAL Real Madrid
They're level! It was a long-range effort from Eduardo Camavinga that took a deflection and spun past Ortega.
What a start to this game!
Rodrygo cuts inside from the left but meets a wall of City defenders. He retains the ball, Madrid are looking to ease their way into the game.
Solid challenge from Kroos to win the ball back but Madrid are rushed in their attacking play, an overly-ambitious pass bouncing through to Ortega in the City goal.
Madrid struggling to impose themselves so far.
City knock the ball from side to side, drawing whistles of derision from the home crowd.
Still, they pass it coolly around the midfield, searching for a chink in the Madrid armour.
Long ball forward from Carvajal, aiming for Bellingham. City do well to win the ball back and look to play forward.
City are certainly not resting on their early lead, hassling and harrying the Madrid backline. Grealish and Silva, in particular, look insatiable.
City come forward again and force a decent chance for Haaland, although the angle is tight. Lunin stands up well to save.
Big chance! Real Madrid
Madrid feed the ball through the Vinicius in the City box and Dias comes across to make a last-ditch tackle. The ball bounces back off the Brazilian and out for a goal kick.
Real Madrid will not be cowed and are back on the front foot. They pin City back with a spell of confident passing in the City half before Bellingham is dispossessed.
Incredible stuff! Silva took the free kick from the left and faked to cross, before whipping the ball back and tucking it inside Lunin's near post!
Not the start that Madrid wanted, nor needed!
GOOOOAAAAAAAL! Manchester City!
Bernardo Silva takes the free kick and beats Lunin at his near post!
It's a shocker form the Madrid keeper!
Aurelien Tchouameni
The Madrid man is booked for that tackle on Grealish. He misses the second leg!
Crazy start to the game! Real Madrid fly forward down the left with Vincius, nearly finding space for a shot.
City come right back up the field with Grealish, who is felled 30 yards from goal!
And we're off!
We're underway in Madrid!
The results are in!
You've had your say, Real Madrid will progress against Manchester City!
Now, just 180 minutes of spell-binding action, twists and turns, before we find out the result!
A rousing rendition of UEFA's Champions League anthem reaches a crescendo with a dry of 'Chaaaaaampionnnnnnnss' from the Madrid crowd.
They're up for this one!
Teams emerge from the Bernabeu tunnel!
What! A! Noise!
Real Madrid and Manchester City are greeted by a wall of sound as they take to the field for this Champions League quarter-final. The stands of the Bernabeu are covered in a vast tifo, a monument to Real Madrid's incredible history.
We're nearly ready for the off...
Team news for Real Madrid - Manchester City
We're now just five minutes from kick-off and the Santiago Bernabeu is full to the rafter for this Champions League clash. Madrid and City are, quite simply, two of the finest teams on the planet and every meeting between the two European powerhouses is something to savour.
Here's the two teams that start tonight, an abundance of quality on show from both sides.
Real Madrid take to the field
Kick-off is fast approaching in the Spanish capital and Real Madrid are on the hallowed turf of the Santiago Bernabeu. Los Blancos secured a fairly unconvincing victory over RB Leipzig in the Round of 16 and will need to up their game if they are to progress against City, the reigning European champions.
Real Madrid - Manchester City predictions
There are few more daunting tasks in club soccer than a trip to the Santiago Bernabeu. The feeling around Real Madrid's home stadium has reached almost mythical status on European nights.
It didn't seem to bother these City fans, though. They believe Pep Guardiola's team have what it takes to triumph.
Real Madrid take to the field at Santiago Bernabeu!
A huge roar erupts in the Spanish capital as Real Madrid, the 14 -time European champions, emerge from the tunnel! Carlo Ancelotti has already won two Champions League titles with Los Blancos and is in the running to complete a historic hat-trick this season.
The Madrid fans certainly sound up for it!
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Big call from Pep Guardiola today - Kevin de Bruyne starts on the bench for Manchester City. The Belgian missed a big chunk of the season due to injury but he has starred since his return, contributing two more fine goals in last weekend's win over Crystal Palace.
So, why is the Belgian on the bench against Real Madrid? Calum Roche explains all...
European champions arrive at Santiago Bernabeu
And for once, we're not talking about Real Madrid. Manchester City blew past Madrid in the semi-finals last year and went on to lift the Champions League for the very first time.
Real Madrid are, almost unthinkably, the underdogs to progress in the Champions League; City have the air of champions and have proved their quality before. But will the power of the Bernabeu help to tip this game in Madrid's favour?
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He's the reigning Premier League Golden Boot winner, a European champion and one of the most feared attacking players of his generation. And yet, Erling Haaland's record against Real Madrid is a little underwhelming for a player of his incredible talents.
WATCH: Manchester City arrive at Santiago Bernabeu
For the fourth time in five seasons, Manchester City arrive at the Santiago Bernabeu for a Champions League knock-out clash. Pep Guardiola's side were finally crowned European champions last year and will be eager to retain their crown this time around.
To do so they have to get past the 14-time winners, the self-proclaimed Kings of Europe, Real Madrid...
How important is the injury to Kyle Walker?
Manchester City supporters have travelled to the Spanish capital in great numbers for the Champions League rematch with Real Madrid. We spoke to a few City fans earlier today and the loss of Kyle Walker was front and centre ahead of kick-off.
Will Madrid take advantage of Walker's absence? Here's what the fans had to say...
Real Madrid - Manchester City predictions!
Now that you've seen the teams, who do you think has the edge?
Real Madrid have named a strong starting XI and will look to take the game to City. The visitors have gone with a more conservative team, but still boast elite quality in the form of Erling Haaland and Phil Foden.
Head over to @English_AS and have your say!
Why isn't Kevin de Bruyne playing for Manchester City?
The absence of the Belgian playmaker from the City starting XI is the big news to emerge ahead of kick-off. Kevin de Bruyne has been left on the bench, with a trident of Phil Foden, Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva preferred by Pep Guardiola.
So, why? As City prepare for another trip to the Bernabeu it looks like Guardiola has opted for a more conservative team, favouring a midfield duo of Mateo Kovacic and Rodri. That should give City greater control in the midfield and reduce Madrid's ability to counter-attack with pace.
Manchester City team news: De Bruyne benched
Big news from the Manchester City camp, Kevin de Bruyne starts on the bench at the Santiago Bernabeu!
A trip to the Santiago Bernabeu is a daunting task at the best of times. The prospect facing Manchester City fans is made even more difficult by the incredible performances of Jude Bellingham and Vinicius Jr, who have both been in fine goal-scoring form this season.
We spoke to some Manchester City fans in Madrid to ask which player they are most worried about...
Real Madrid - Manchester City: Team news / Diario AS
Real Madrid - Manchester City: Team news
Here it is, confirmed team news from Santiago Bernabeu as Real Madrid host Manchester City in the quarter-final of the Champions League.
The big news for Madrid is that Eder Militao, who made a brief appearance in a recent victory over Athletic Bilbao, is not considered fit enough to start against the behemoth of Manchester City. Aurelien Tchouameni, normally a midfielder, retains his spot as auxiliary centre back.
What it's Carlo Ancelotti's record against Pep Guardiola?
They are, without doubt, two of the finest managers of their age. Serial winners who have spent most of their coaching careers circling the most illustrious of sporting institutions, hoovering up silverware wherever they go.
Unsurprisingly, when these two meet the spectacle is also memorable and no manager has inflicted more defeats on Guardiola than Ancelotti. Can he do it again tonight?
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Real Madrid's iconic Santiago Bernabeu has undergone a $1 billion renovation in recent years, giving the city centre venue a retractable roof and fully movable turf field. Tonight, Madrid have received dispensation from UEFA to keep the roof closed throughout.
Why have they done this? And what's their record like with the roof closed?
Santiago Bernabeu prepares for another magical Champions League night
Is there anywhere like it? Few, if any, stadiums in world soccer have the heritage and the history of Real Madrid's Santiago Bernabeu. It's a place where anything can happen, just ask Manchester City fans, and we're expecting the unexpected once again today.
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He's been one of Europe's top performers in 2023/24 and Jude Bellingham is out to continue his fine goal-scoring form in the Champions League. Will he be the difference-maker against the English champions? The stats suggest that he could...
Real Madrid confirmed team news
As is his want, Carlo Ancelotti has announced the Real Madrid team news ahead of the designated one-hour deadline. Little surprising from the Madrid boss, who names a fluid front three of Vinicius, Bellingham and Rodrygo.
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First up, team news. These two European powerhouses can call upon some of the most talented players in the world, but both Carlo Ancelotti and Pep Guardiola are missing a coupe of first-choice players for tonight's game.
What does that mean for today's game? We take a look...
Hello and welcome to AS USA! The Champions League returns this week with four mouth-watering fixtures from the top table of European soccer.
I'm Will Gittins in Madrid, Spain for today's quarter-final clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City. It's the self-proclaimed Kings of Europe against the reigning European champions, two of the finest teams in the world battling it out at Santiago Bernabeu.
We'll have all the action right here. Away we go!
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