Manchester City vs Real Madrid Live Updates: Commentary, Injuries, Score, News, and More
Let's take a look at how the proceedings for this intense clash between the two giants of our game is going to be played out today at the Etihad stadium.
Manchester City will be back home facing Real Madrid in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The first leg was entertaining when these two teams met at Santiago Bernabeu as the game ended in a 3-3 draw with some amazing goals scored in the second half of the game. The match was end to end and exciting to watch, as the fans hope for a similar kind of game on Wednesday with all to play for the spot in the semi-finals.
City are currently the defending champions of the UCL and the Los Blancos have defeated every reigning champions at home after they won the UCL the previous seasons. Carlo Ancelotti's side will look to do something similar at the Etihad Stadium and qualify for the semis. However, the Sky Blues will be back with their full squad in the game against the most successful UCL side of all time. With Ederson back in goal and Kyle Walker coming back in the side it will be a huge boost.
Madrid will be missing Aurelien Tchoumeni for the return leg, as the midfielder turned centre back will miss the game as he has been suspended for the game after picking up a yellow card in the first leg. Pep Guardiola's side had a fantastic outing against Luton Town in their last game and sat at the top of the table.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Prediction
Erling Haaland's form has been a headache for the side as he is having a rough patch, however scoring from the spot against Luton but he failed to find any kind of opening other than that in the whole game. He currently is the leading scorer in the Premier League, but he might need to turn up big on the UCL night to answer the critics as he failed in the first leg to touch a lot of balls, with Antonio Rudiger making sure he did not get any kind of space.
Madrid's season has been with ups and downs despite sitting on the top of the LA Liga table they have some concerns in the back ahead of the second leg as Eder Militao who just returned to full training might have to start, otherwise, Nacho Fernandez will be an option at the back which can strike back with quality of City's attacking front.
Prediction: 3-0 Manchester City
Injury and Suspension Concern
Manchester City
No players injured
Real Madrid
David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois
Probable Playing XI
Manchester City
Ederson, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland
Real Madrid
Andriy Lunin, Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Nacho, Ferland Mendy, Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior
Apr 18, 2024 03:30 IST
STAT of the Day! Pens (MCI 3 - RMA 4) (Agg: MCI 4 - RMA 4)
The upcoming semi-finals would be the first-time since the 2019-20 campaign to not feature a single team from the English Premier League. Ironically, PSG and Bayern played the final that year and there is a high chance the same could happen this time around.
Apr 18, 2024 03:27 IST
GOAL OF THE DAY! Pens (MCI 3 - RMA 4) (Agg: MCI 4 - RMA 4)
It wasn't a goal-fest today but the goal of the day was provided by Brazilian winger Rodrygo. To keep calm after having the first shot blocked by the keeper was amazing to watch.
In the first semi-final, PSG are going to take on Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, after their impressive victories tonight, Real Madrid would be facing Bayern Munich in the second semi-final.
Apr 18, 2024 03:19 IST
Real Madrid are through! Pens (MCI 3 - RMA 4) (Agg: MCI 4 - RMA 4)
After a great penalty shoot-out, Real Madrid are through to the semi-finals of this edition of the UEFA Champions League. Manchester City lose out on winning their second consecutive Champions League title.
Apr 18, 2024 03:18 IST
Rudiger wins it for Real! Pens (MCI 3 - RMA 4) (Agg: MCI 4 - RMA 4)
Antonio Rudiger slots the ball into the net and Ederson has no chance.
Julian Alvarez keeps his cool from the spot and send the keeper the wrong way to kick-start the penalty-shootout at the Etihad stadium.
Apr 18, 2024 03:05 IST
EXTRA-TIME Ends! (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4 - 4)
It's time for penalties in this gruelling quarter-final clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Etihad stadium. Which team can keep their calm from the penalty spot and get their side the much-needed win.
Tackles are coming in thick and fast as Real Madrid keep their calm in the defence. Manchester City don't want the game to go to penalties and are looking for the winner in the dying minutes of the game. Real Madrid are looking to attack on the counters but lack the pace of the Braziilian duo.
Apr 18, 2024 02:58 IST
Rudiger denies City once again! - 114th Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4 - 4)
Jeremy Doku finds Mateo Kovacic in the box but his shot is blocked well by Antono Rudiger, who has been solid in defence today.
Apr 18, 2024 02:56 IST
Substitution for Manchester City - 112th Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4 - 4)
Manchester City also bring on some fresh legs onto the field with an eye on penalties. Mateo Kovacic and John Stones come on for Kevin de Bruyne and Manuel Akanji.
Apr 18, 2024 02:54 IST
Substitution for Real Madrid - 110th Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4 - 4)
Dani Carvajal is cramped up and maybe he has run his race in this game. Eder Militao is getting ready to come on and would be playing his first game since his ACL injury.
Apr 18, 2024 02:49 IST
Second Half Begins! (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4 - 4)
It has been a tactical masterclass from both teams thus far but which team will have the courage to go for the kill? Let's tune in for the final 15 minutes of this electrifying game between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Apr 18, 2024 02:47 IST
First Half of ET ends! (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4 - 4)
Both teams have been cautious with their approach in this half but the hosts have been applying the pressure but nothing noteworthy so far. Antonio Rudiger was also not able to put away a great chance right at the end of the half.
Apr 18, 2024 02:42 IST
Substitution for Real Madrid - 102nd Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4 - 4)
Brazilian superstar Vinicius Jr. goes out after an amazing game and is replaced by Lucas Vazquez. This change will give the much-needed boost to the away side in this absorbing encounter.
Once again, Doku finds space on the right and picks out Foden, however he mistimes the shot and the ball lands straight in front of the keeper. It could be a great miss in the scheme of things and if this went in, it could have changed the complexion of the match.
Apr 18, 2024 02:33 IST
DOKU making things happen! 93rd Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4-4)
Jeremy Doku has been energetic on the right flank and storms past the two Real Madrid defenders to cross the ball into a danger area. But unfortunately no one was there to meet the inviting cross in the 6-yard box.
Young striker from Argentina comes on in place of Erling Haaland. He'll have massive boots to fill and let's see what effect he can have in this game.
Apr 18, 2024 02:29 IST
First Half of ET Begins! (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4-4)
The first half of extra-time is underaway as both teams look to score the decisive goal in this extraordinary match.
Apr 18, 2024 02:24 IST
EXTRA-TIME Incoming! (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4-4)
This enthralling tie will not end so soon as both Real Madrid and Manchester City will battle it out for another 30 minutes in extra-time for the spot in the semi-finals of this coveted tournament.
Apr 18, 2024 02:18 IST
City going for the kill! - 88th Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4-4)
Manchester City are dominating the possession and are hoping to stay alive in this tie. With the momentum with the hosts, City would want to finish this game inside 90 minutes. Time will tell which side will book their place in the semi-finals.
Apr 18, 2024 02:13 IST
Substitution for Real Madrid - 84th Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4-4)
Fresh legs are on for the away side as former Manchester City playmaker Brahim Diaz comes on in place for goalscorer Rodrygo.
The first goal for the hosts has surely given them the momentum and are looking for the winner in normal time. A great cut-back from Akanji finds De Bruyne but the shot is above the crossbar.
Apr 18, 2024 02:09 IST
Substitution for Real Madrid - 79th Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4-4)
The leveller from Manchester City has prompted Carlo Ancelotti to turn to his bench. Veteran midfielder Luka Modric comes in place of another Real Madrid playmaker Toni Kroos.
Apr 18, 2024 02:06 IST
GOAL from De Bruyne 76th Minute (MCI 1 - RMA 1) (Agg 4-4)
The substituton works as Doku takes on Valverde on the right flank and he crosses the ball into the danger area which is not cleared well by the Madrid players. The loose ball falls to De Bruyne who doesn't miss from close range.
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Urgency from the hosts! 74th Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
A lot of chances have been falling to the hosts but have not been able to breach the rigid Real Madrid defence. They need to find a goal soon otherwise they might be eliminated by the Spanish giants.
Apr 18, 2024 02:01 IST
Substitution for Manchester City - 72nd Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
The first substitution of the night comes from the hosts as Jack Grealish makes way for Jeremy Doku. There is still no movement on the away bench thus far
Apr 18, 2024 01:52 IST
Yellow Card for 2 City players! - 61st Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
Manchester City have to be watchful as Real Madrid have been trying to get onto them on the counter attack. A yellow card each has been given out to Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol in the past five minutes while the opposition tried to counter.
Kevin de Bruyne has been great with the set-pieces and his corners have caused some chaos once again but the away side clear it out franticly one more time this evening.
Confusion between Lunin and Nacho sees the ball unprotected in front of the goal but the former made sure the ball doesn't go in the back of the net and with Erling Haaland behind him, he did a great job.
Real Madrid choosing their attackng chances wisely and a great combinaton between Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham leads to their first chance of the half. However, Rodrygo fires it high and wide from distance.
Apr 18, 2024 01:37 IST
City on the attack! 47th Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
Manchester City break through the early Real Madrid and were able to get in a shot but it gets blocked by Ferland Mendy. Lunin is tested twice from the following corner but he has been great for the Spanish giants so far.
Apr 18, 2024 01:35 IST
Second Half Underaway! (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
The final 45 minutes of this second-leg quarter-final clash has begun and City are down by one goal at their home. De Bruyne is their main man till now as Grealish, Foden and Haaland have been kept quiet.
Apr 18, 2024 01:19 IST
HALF TIME! (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
The first half of this frantic tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid has come to an end. The away side have the lead in the tie but City have been knocking on the door of the opposition defence and would look to find a way in the second half.
Apr 18, 2024 01:18 IST
Madrid hold down City! 44th Minute(MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
Manchester City are trying to break down the rigid Real Madrid defence but it has been difficult as of now. A cross is headed for a corner by Dani Carvajal and De Bruyne tests the keeper out from the corner as well.
Manchester City were passing it well but the solid Madrid defence did not let anyone get away. A shot from Grealish finds a deflection and the ball goes wide for a corner.
Apr 18, 2024 01:00 IST
Save from Lunin! - 27th Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
A quick free-kick from Jack Grealish enables City to attack and De Bruyne finds himself in space and takes a shot which pulls out a remarkable save from Andriy Lunin to keep the scoreline intact.
Apr 18, 2024 00:57 IST
City trying their best! 24th Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
Manchester City are eager to get level in this tie but Real Madrid have been managing the threat till now for the away side. Madrid are known to be lethal on the counter and can make the hosts pay if they get complacent at the back.
Apr 18, 2024 00:52 IST
Chaos at the back for Real! 18th Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
De Bruyne finds himself in space again puts in a great cross which is not cleared away by the defenders. On the follow-up cross, Haaland's header hits the crossbar and out for a goalkick.
Apr 18, 2024 00:50 IST
First chance for Haaland! 16th Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
Rodri's ball from midfield finds Jack Grealish on the left flank who passes it to Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese playmaker crosses the ball inside the box but Erling Haaland's header is above the crossbar.
Apr 18, 2024 00:46 IST
Rodyrgo gives the lead to Real! 13th Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 1) (Agg 3-4)
Dani Carvajal's lobbed ball from defence is taken well by Jude Bellingham and he finds Valverde who passes it to Vinicius Jr. inside the box. The Braziilian cuts it back for Rodrygo who has his first shot blocked but puts away the second one to give the lead to Real Madrid.
First shot on Target! - 11th Minute (MCI 0 - RMA 0) (Agg 3-3)
Some possession in the opposition half for Real Madrid sees Eduardo Camavinga with some space as he lines up a shot from outside the box but it is straight in the hands of the keeper.
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Manchester City vs Real Madrid Live Updates: Commentary, Injuries, Score, News, and More
Let's take a look at how the proceedings for this intense clash between the two giants of our game is going to be played out today at the Etihad stadium.
Manchester City will be back home facing Real Madrid in the 2nd leg of the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals. The first leg was entertaining when these two teams met at Santiago Bernabeu as the game ended in a 3-3 draw with some amazing goals scored in the second half of the game. The match was end to end and exciting to watch, as the fans hope for a similar kind of game on Wednesday with all to play for the spot in the semi-finals.
City are currently the defending champions of the UCL and the Los Blancos have defeated every reigning champions at home after they won the UCL the previous seasons. Carlo Ancelotti's side will look to do something similar at the Etihad Stadium and qualify for the semis. However, the Sky Blues will be back with their full squad in the game against the most successful UCL side of all time. With Ederson back in goal and Kyle Walker coming back in the side it will be a huge boost.
Madrid will be missing Aurelien Tchoumeni for the return leg, as the midfielder turned centre back will miss the game as he has been suspended for the game after picking up a yellow card in the first leg. Pep Guardiola's side had a fantastic outing against Luton Town in their last game and sat at the top of the table.
Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Prediction
Erling Haaland's form has been a headache for the side as he is having a rough patch, however scoring from the spot against Luton but he failed to find any kind of opening other than that in the whole game. He currently is the leading scorer in the Premier League, but he might need to turn up big on the UCL night to answer the critics as he failed in the first leg to touch a lot of balls, with Antonio Rudiger making sure he did not get any kind of space.
Madrid's season has been with ups and downs despite sitting on the top of the LA Liga table they have some concerns in the back ahead of the second leg as Eder Militao who just returned to full training might have to start, otherwise, Nacho Fernandez will be an option at the back which can strike back with quality of City's attacking front.
Prediction: 3-0 Manchester City
Injury and Suspension Concern
Manchester City
No players injured
Real Madrid
David Alaba, Thibaut Courtois
Probable Playing XI
Manchester City
Ederson, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Ruben Dias, Josko Gvardiol, Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden, Bernardo Silva, Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland
Real Madrid
Andriy Lunin, Dani Carvajal, Antonio Rudiger, Nacho, Ferland Mendy, Toni Kroos, Federico Valverde, Eduardo Camavinga, Rodrygo, Jude Bellingham, Vinicius Junior
The upcoming semi-finals would be the first-time since the 2019-20 campaign to not feature a single team from the English Premier League. Ironically, PSG and Bayern played the final that year and there is a high chance the same could happen this time around.
It wasn't a goal-fest today but the goal of the day was provided by Brazilian winger Rodrygo. To keep calm after having the first shot blocked by the keeper was amazing to watch.
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In the first semi-final, PSG are going to take on Borussia Dortmund. Meanwhile, after their impressive victories tonight, Real Madrid would be facing Bayern Munich in the second semi-final.
After a great penalty shoot-out, Real Madrid are through to the semi-finals of this edition of the UEFA Champions League. Manchester City lose out on winning their second consecutive Champions League title.
Antonio Rudiger slots the ball into the net and Ederson has no chance.
In an unlikely event, Ederson scores the 5th penalty and it's now on him to save the 5th and decisive penalty.
Nacho slots the ball into the right and the keeper has no chance.
Phil Foden slams the ball into the back of the net and gives some hope to his team.
Lucas Vazquez scores from the spot as he tucks the ball right into the corner.
Mateo Kovacic misses from the spot as Lunin guesses it correctly and it's advantage Real Madrid.
Jude Bellingham scores from the spot and makes the tie level on penalty shoot-out.
Bernardo Silva misses as the keeper stands his ground and saves the penalty.
Not a great penalty from the veteran as he misses from the penalty spot and it was a great save from the keeper.
Julian Alvarez keeps his cool from the spot and send the keeper the wrong way to kick-start the penalty-shootout at the Etihad stadium.
It's time for penalties in this gruelling quarter-final clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Etihad stadium. Which team can keep their calm from the penalty spot and get their side the much-needed win.
Tackles are coming in thick and fast as Real Madrid keep their calm in the defence. Manchester City don't want the game to go to penalties and are looking for the winner in the dying minutes of the game. Real Madrid are looking to attack on the counters but lack the pace of the Braziilian duo.
Jeremy Doku finds Mateo Kovacic in the box but his shot is blocked well by Antono Rudiger, who has been solid in defence today.
Manchester City also bring on some fresh legs onto the field with an eye on penalties. Mateo Kovacic and John Stones come on for Kevin de Bruyne and Manuel Akanji.
Dani Carvajal is cramped up and maybe he has run his race in this game. Eder Militao is getting ready to come on and would be playing his first game since his ACL injury.
It has been a tactical masterclass from both teams thus far but which team will have the courage to go for the kill? Let's tune in for the final 15 minutes of this electrifying game between Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Both teams have been cautious with their approach in this half but the hosts have been applying the pressure but nothing noteworthy so far. Antonio Rudiger was also not able to put away a great chance right at the end of the half.
Brazilian superstar Vinicius Jr. goes out after an amazing game and is replaced by Lucas Vazquez. This change will give the much-needed boost to the away side in this absorbing encounter.
Once again, Doku finds space on the right and picks out Foden, however he mistimes the shot and the ball lands straight in front of the keeper. It could be a great miss in the scheme of things and if this went in, it could have changed the complexion of the match.
Jeremy Doku has been energetic on the right flank and storms past the two Real Madrid defenders to cross the ball into a danger area. But unfortunately no one was there to meet the inviting cross in the 6-yard box.
Young striker from Argentina comes on in place of Erling Haaland. He'll have massive boots to fill and let's see what effect he can have in this game.
The first half of extra-time is underaway as both teams look to score the decisive goal in this extraordinary match.
This enthralling tie will not end so soon as both Real Madrid and Manchester City will battle it out for another 30 minutes in extra-time for the spot in the semi-finals of this coveted tournament.
Manchester City are dominating the possession and are hoping to stay alive in this tie. With the momentum with the hosts, City would want to finish this game inside 90 minutes. Time will tell which side will book their place in the semi-finals.
Fresh legs are on for the away side as former Manchester City playmaker Brahim Diaz comes on in place for goalscorer Rodrygo.
The first goal for the hosts has surely given them the momentum and are looking for the winner in normal time. A great cut-back from Akanji finds De Bruyne but the shot is above the crossbar.
The leveller from Manchester City has prompted Carlo Ancelotti to turn to his bench. Veteran midfielder Luka Modric comes in place of another Real Madrid playmaker Toni Kroos.
The substituton works as Doku takes on Valverde on the right flank and he crosses the ball into the danger area which is not cleared well by the Madrid players. The loose ball falls to De Bruyne who doesn't miss from close range.
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A lot of chances have been falling to the hosts but have not been able to breach the rigid Real Madrid defence. They need to find a goal soon otherwise they might be eliminated by the Spanish giants.
The first substitution of the night comes from the hosts as Jack Grealish makes way for Jeremy Doku. There is still no movement on the away bench thus far
Manchester City have to be watchful as Real Madrid have been trying to get onto them on the counter attack. A yellow card each has been given out to Jack Grealish and Josko Gvardiol in the past five minutes while the opposition tried to counter.
Kevin de Bruyne has been great with the set-pieces and his corners have caused some chaos once again but the away side clear it out franticly one more time this evening.
Confusion between Lunin and Nacho sees the ball unprotected in front of the goal but the former made sure the ball doesn't go in the back of the net and with Erling Haaland behind him, he did a great job.
Real Madrid choosing their attackng chances wisely and a great combinaton between Vinicius Jr., Jude Bellingham, Fede Valverde and Jude Bellingham leads to their first chance of the half. However, Rodrygo fires it high and wide from distance.
Manchester City break through the early Real Madrid and were able to get in a shot but it gets blocked by Ferland Mendy. Lunin is tested twice from the following corner but he has been great for the Spanish giants so far.
The final 45 minutes of this second-leg quarter-final clash has begun and City are down by one goal at their home. De Bruyne is their main man till now as Grealish, Foden and Haaland have been kept quiet.
The first half of this frantic tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid has come to an end. The away side have the lead in the tie but City have been knocking on the door of the opposition defence and would look to find a way in the second half.
Manchester City are trying to break down the rigid Real Madrid defence but it has been difficult as of now. A cross is headed for a corner by Dani Carvajal and De Bruyne tests the keeper out from the corner as well.
Haaland breezes past two Real Madrid players and passes it to Grealish who goes for the shot but Rudiger comes there in time to make the block.
Manchester City were passing it well but the solid Madrid defence did not let anyone get away. A shot from Grealish finds a deflection and the ball goes wide for a corner.
A quick free-kick from Jack Grealish enables City to attack and De Bruyne finds himself in space and takes a shot which pulls out a remarkable save from Andriy Lunin to keep the scoreline intact.
Manchester City are eager to get level in this tie but Real Madrid have been managing the threat till now for the away side. Madrid are known to be lethal on the counter and can make the hosts pay if they get complacent at the back.
De Bruyne finds himself in space again puts in a great cross which is not cleared away by the defenders. On the follow-up cross, Haaland's header hits the crossbar and out for a goalkick.
Rodri's ball from midfield finds Jack Grealish on the left flank who passes it to Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese playmaker crosses the ball inside the box but Erling Haaland's header is above the crossbar.
Dani Carvajal's lobbed ball from defence is taken well by Jude Bellingham and he finds Valverde who passes it to Vinicius Jr. inside the box. The Braziilian cuts it back for Rodrygo who has his first shot blocked but puts away the second one to give the lead to Real Madrid.
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Some possession in the opposition half for Real Madrid sees Eduardo Camavinga with some space as he lines up a shot from outside the box but it is straight in the hands of the keeper.