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Man City v Real Madrid as it happened: Silva stars as City reach final

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Manchester City beat Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate
Manchester City beat Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregateStats by Opta Perform
Manchester City will face Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Istanbul on 10th June after easing past Real Madrid 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday to go through 5-1 on aggregate.

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Man City v Real Madrid match stats
Man City v Real Madrid match statsStats by Opta Perform
Manchester City celebrate at full-time
Manchester City celebrate at full-timeAFP

90+4' Szymon Marciniak is looking at his watch and immediately ends this match.

90+1' 4 - 0 Goal! A great through ball by Phil Foden sets up Julian Alvarez (Manchester City) inside the box, and he makes no mistake and bangs the ball into the bottom left corner. 4:0.

Man City players celebrate going 4-0 up
Man City players celebrate going 4-0 upAFP
Julian Alvarez fires low past Thibaut Courtois to make it 4-0
Julian Alvarez fires low past Thibaut Courtois to make it 4-0AFP
Celebrations are underway at the Etihad Stadium as Man City go 4-0 up
Celebrations are underway at the Etihad Stadium as Man City go 4-0 upAFP

90+2' Jack Grealish (Manchester City) violates the rules and gets a yellow card.

90+1' We will have 3 min. of added time.

89' It will be a substitution. Julian Alvarez (Manchester City) is ready to enter the pitch as Erling Haaland walks off.

86' The defence is alert as they clear a dangerous cross from Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid).

84' Here is a change. Kevin De Bruyne is going off and Pep Guardiola gives the last tactical orders to Phil Foden (Manchester City).

Kyle Walker talks with Erling Haaland
Kyle Walker talks with Erling HaalandAFP

83' Daniel Ceballos (Real Madrid) had time and space inside the box after picking up a neat pass, but his shot towards the middle of the goal was easily saved by Ederson.

83' Karim Benzema (Real Madrid) gets to the rebound inside the box and shoots to the bottom right corner, but his sidefooter is blocked by an alert Ederson. What a save!

81' That will be all from Rodrygo who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Daniel Ceballos (Real Madrid).

80' Carlo Ancelotti decides to make a substitution. Daniel Carvajal will be replaced by Lucas Vazquez (Real Madrid).

80' Carlo Ancelotti has decided to make a change. Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid) replaces Eduardo Camavinga.

79' Substitution. Ilkay Gundogan will be replaced by Riyad Mahrez (Manchester City).

Man City celebrate as they take a 4-1 aggregate lead
Man City celebrate as they take a 4-1 aggregate leadAFP
Eder Militao deflects Manuel Akanji's header into his own net to make it 3-0
Eder Militao deflects Manuel Akanji's header into his own net to make it 3-0AFP

76' 3 - 0 Goal! OWN GOAL! The free kick is whipped in and the ball hits Eder Militao (Real Madrid), who finds the back of his own net. 3:0.

75' Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) is shown a yellow card by the referee.

Eder Militao vies with Erling Haaland
Eder Militao vies with Erling HaalandAFP

74' Jack Grealish (Manchester City) will try to find the head of one of his teammates from a corner kick.

73' Great touch by Erling Haaland (Manchester City) as he receives a precise pass deep in the box. He rips a snap shot and the ball bounces off the goalkeeper's gloves and hits the post.

71' Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) skips past his man but can't keep the ball in play. The ball goes out of play and Manchester City will have a goal kick.

70' A substitution has been made. Toni Kroos goes off and Marco Asensio (Real Madrid) comes on.

Vinicius Junior falls to the pitch after a challenge from Kyle Walker
Vinicius Junior falls to the pitch after a challenge from Kyle WalkerAFP

69' Jack Grealish (Manchester City) passes the ball into the box but an opposing player clears.

68' A pass by Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) ends up in no man's land, and the attacking effort comes to an end.

67' Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) gets on the end of a pass on the edge of the box but his shot is blocked.

65' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Szymon Marciniak blows his whistle for an infringement. Real Madrid have a free kick.

63' Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) works the corner short instead of sending the ball into the penalty area.

63' Substitution. Luka Modric walks off the pitch and Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid) comes on as a substitute.

Tempers begin to flare
Tempers begin to flareAFP

63' This yellow card was deserved. The tackle by Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) was quite harsh and Szymon Marciniak didn't hesitate to show him a yellow card.

61' Szymon Marciniak blows his whistle. Luka Modric (Real Madrid) commits a foul after dangerous play.

60' Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) was all set to receive a beautiful pass into a promising position. However, one of the defenders makes a timely clearance.

56' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) floats the free kick into the box, but it's easily cleared by the first man.

56' Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid) has to be very careful for the rest of the match after receiving a yellow card from the referee for a bad tackle on an opponent.

54' Szymon Marciniak blows the whistle, Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) is penalised for a foul.

54' Jack Grealish (Manchester City) launches a powerful cross from the corner into the box, but the ball is intercepted by the defender.

Referee Szymon Marciniak talks to Erling Haaland
Referee Szymon Marciniak talks to Erling HaalandAFP

53' The ball is cleared after Jack Grealish (Manchester City) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball is out of play and Manchester City manage to earn a corner.

51' The corner from Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) is hurriedly cleared.

51' David Alaba (Real Madrid) stands over the free kick and opts to take it himself, sending it towards the top of net only for Ederson to dive and make a save. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Real Madrid.

51' Real Madrid earn a free kick which could lead to a goal-scoring opportunity.

50' Ruben Dias (Manchester City) receives a yellow card.

Kevin De Bruyne vies with Eder Militao
Kevin De Bruyne vies with Eder MilitaoAFP

48' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) sends over a free kick from long range but the defence is alert.

48' Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid) tackles a bit over-zealously and Szymon Marciniak blows for a foul. Manchester City win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.

48' The attendance for today's match is 52313.

46' The half-time break is over and the second half is underway.

Man City v Real Madrid first-half stats
Man City v Real Madrid first-half statsStats by Opta Perform

45+1' That is it for the first half after the referee blows his whistle and the players head to their respective dressing rooms.

45+1' Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) reacts well to latch onto a rebound inside the box, but his shot is well blocked. Now Manchester City have a corner.

Vinicius Junior speaks to Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti
Vinicius Junior speaks to Real Madrid coach Carlo AncelottiAFP

45+1' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) sends a chip pass into the box, but Thibaut Courtois is quickest to intercept the ball.

45' A pass finds the feet of Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) on the edge of the box and he sends in a low shot towards the middle of the goal, but it's easily gathered by the goalkeeper.

44' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) breaks past challenges inside the box, but puts too much pace on his pass to Erling Haaland. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Real Madrid.

43' Manchester City are showcasing great teamwork by exchanging some short passes and one-two passes, waiting to open the opposition's defence and hit them swiftly on the break.

41' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) puts a cross into the box from the corner but there is no panic from the opposition and they easily clear.

40' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) swings in a promising cross from the free kick, but one of the defenders does a perfect job to avert the danger. Manchester City have been awarded a corner kick.

40' Szymon Marciniak interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid).

Real Madrid react to falling 2-0 behind
Real Madrid react to falling 2-0 behindAFP
Bernardo Silva runs away in celebration after scoring his second goal of the match
Bernardo Silva runs away in celebration after scoring his second goal of the matchAFP

37' 2 - 0 Goal! After a few rebounds the ball finds its way to Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), who is quickest and places it inside the right post.

37' A pass lands at the feet of Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) in the middle of the box, he looks up and shoots but the effort is superbly blocked by a defender.

35' Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) received a fine pass and tried his luck from long range. His attempt went towards the top of the net, but Ederson pulled off a great save to push the ball onto the bar.

34' Luka Modric (Real Madrid) steps up to send the ball in.

34' Daniel Carvajal (Real Madrid) fails to find any of his teammates inside the box as his pass is blocked. It will be a corner kick for Real Madrid.

Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti react during the match
Pep Guardiola and Carlo Ancelotti react during the matchAFP

33' Rodrygo (Real Madrid) attempted to pick out a free teammate inside the box, but Ederson comes off the line to clear the ball away.

32' Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) latches on to a pin-point through ball, but one of the defending players dispossess him. Brilliant defending.

31' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) commits a foul and Szymon Marciniak immediately signals a free kick.

29' Jack Grealish (Manchester City) plays a through ball but overhits it.

27' The ball spins up and hits the hand of Vinicius Junior (Real Madrid) after he fails to control it and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

27' Erling Haaland (Manchester City) makes a yard for himself on the edge of the box and produces a poor effort that sails miles wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Real Madrid.

Bernardo Silva gives Man City a 1-0 lead
Bernardo Silva gives Man City a 1-0 leadAFP
Man City celebrate after taking a 1-0 lead
Man City celebrate after taking a 1-0 leadAFP

23' 1 - 0 Goal! Kevin De Bruyne displays great vision and sends a pass to Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), who shows brilliant composure inside the box to bury the ball inside the right post. The score is 1:0.

22' The corner by Jack Grealish (Manchester City) lacks accuracy as it's hit with too much power.

Thibaut Courtois makes a terrific save from Erling Haaland
Thibaut Courtois makes a terrific save from Erling HaalandAFP

21' A header by Erling Haaland (Manchester City) from very close range goes towards the left-hand post, but doesn't get past Thibaut Courtois, who makes a brilliant save.

21' This corner kick is taken with a short pass by Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City).

21' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away. The ball goes out for a corner. Manchester City can continue in their attacking effort.

20' 78:22 – this is the current ball possession ratio.

19' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) sends the resulting free kick a whisker wide of the left post! The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Real Madrid.

Federico Valverde vies with Kevin De Bruyne
Federico Valverde vies with Kevin De BruyneAFP

18' Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) brings down his opponent with a very late tackle.

16' Federico Valverde (Real Madrid) was too forceful with his tackle and Szymon Marciniak interrupted the game to signal a free kick. A free kick has been awarded to Manchester City.

15' Jack Grealish (Manchester City) found some space to dink a cross from the side into the box, but it needed to be more precise to threaten the opposition.

15' The resulting corner from Jack Grealish (Manchester City) is cleared by the defence.

Thibaut Courtois saves a header from Erling Haaland
Thibaut Courtois saves a header from Erling HaalandAFP

15' Manuel Akanji (Manchester City) tries to send a pass but it's blocked. Manchester City will take a corner kick.

14' Jack Grealish (Manchester City) has an effort from the edge of the area, but he skies the ball over the top. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Real Madrid.

13' Thibaut Courtois makes a superb save to deny a header which was nodded low towards the middle of the goal by Erling Haaland (Manchester City) after a cross from the side.

12' John Stones (Manchester City) receives a pass and tries his luck with a long-range powerful effort. His poorly placed shot lacks accuracy and flies miles wide of the left post.

11' Long passes, short passes and one-two passes. Manchester City are showcasing great team work by keeping possession and producing pin-point passes from player to player. The opposition's players are finding it very difficult to intercept at the moment.

10' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.

Rodri reacts as his shot goes narrowly wide
Rodri reacts as his shot goes narrowly wideAFP

9' Eder Militao (Real Madrid) commits an ugly challenge. The referee sees it and immediately blows his whistle. Manchester City will take a free kick.

7' A brilliant individual effort! Rodri (Manchester City) tricks his way past challenges into the box and drags his shot narrowly wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Real Madrid will have a goal kick.

6' Szymon Marciniak blows his whistle and it's Bernardo Silva (Manchester City) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.

5' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) produces a quality cross into the box, but the opposition's defence intercepts the ball and spanks it away.

5' Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City) attempts to find some of his teammates with a dangerous pass from the edge of the box. The opponent's defence, however, intercepts the effort and clears the ball to safety.

3' Wasted opportunity! Kyle Walker (Manchester City) picked up a pass and had lots of options, but instead decided to shoot from distance and it went high over the bar.

1' The first half of this match is underway.

Manchester City will kick-off.

Man City fans wave flags ahead the match
Man City fans wave flags ahead the matchAFP
Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Ilkay Gundogan warm up ahead of the match
Kevin De Bruyne, Erling Haaland and Ilkay Gundogan warm up ahead of the matchAFP

Hello and welcome to our live minute-by-minute updates of Man City v Real Madrid. The team line-ups have been announced and you can this below.

Szymon Marciniak will referee the match tonight.

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Man City v Real Madrid line-ups
Man City v Real Madrid line-upsFlashscore

Preview

After last week’s 1-1 draw at the Bernabéu, Manchester City and Real Madrid bid for a UEFA Champions League (UCL) final place with the hosts one win away from the Premier League title following Sunday’s 3-0 win over Everton.

Unbeaten since early February (W18, D4), Pep Guardiola has urged his side to “relax and just do what you have done for the last four or five years.”

They could equally continue what they’ve done since February as all four of those draws were away from home and they’ve won their last 14 games here, while their UCL unbeaten run at the Etihad Stadium stretches back to September 2018 (W22, D2).

Four of those victories were against Spanish sides, including most recently last term’s thrilling 4-3 H2H win in the semi-final first leg.

Madrid absorbed much of what Man City threw at them last week and stayed in the tie courtesy of Vinícius Júnior’s wonder strike before a much-rotated side beat Getafe 1-0 on Saturday to move back into second place in La Liga.

After Ferland Mendy returned to action, manager Carlo Ancelotti thought he would ‘have the entire squad available’ and that he already knows the starting line-up for his record 191st UCL game as a manager.

With all resources to draw upon, he’s aiming for five consecutive UCL wins over British opposition on foreign soil, although that run only started after they lost 4-3 here last season.

While neutrals would love another similarly entertaining affair, as Los Blancos are seeking their first ever H2H away win (D2, L2), any victory will do for the 14-time UCL champions.

Form going into the match
Form going into the matchFlashscore

Players to watch: Man City’s Kevin De Bruyne has scored in three of the last five H2Hs including the opener here last term, but Madrid’s Karim Benzema can better that having netted in three of the last four meetings, including two goals in last season’s classic at this ground.

Hot streak: Man City have won all eight European ties in which they drew the first leg away from home.

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