v Manchester City - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg] Real Madrid flattered to deceive during the Champions League group phase and have not been at their scintillating best in La Liga, but this victory will convince many that the European trophy will be staying at the Bernabeu.
v Manchester City - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg] Man City had hope travelling to the Spanish capital despite losing 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium but Kylian Mbappe ended any talk of a comeback with a sensational hat-trick.
The struggling Premier League champions were blown away by Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs, losing 3-1 at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night and 6-3 on aggregate across the two legs.
v Manchester City - UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off Second Leg] Mbappe showed his brilliance by wrong-footed Josko Gvardiol and beating Ederson with his second before completing his 21st professional hat-trick after half-time.
Speaking after Manchester City’s European exit, Guardiola insisted Madrid were worthy ‘favourites’ in the Champions League but named three teams that could run Carlo Ancelotti’s side close.
