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Real Madrid vs Man City LIVE: Result and reaction from Champions League tie tonight

Follow all the action from the Bernabeu as coaches Pep Guardiola and Zinedine Zidane meet for the first time

Michael Jones
Wednesday 26 February 2020 17:30 EST
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Gabriel Jesus scoring City's first goal
Gabriel Jesus scoring City's first goal (Getty)

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Manchester City produced a stunning late comeback at the Bernabeu to claim a 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League tie.

Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne, the latter from the penalty spot, both struck in the final 12 minutes to give Pep Guardiola's side a brilliant victory after falling behind to an Isco strike.

To make matters worse for Real, captain Sergio Ramos was sent off in the closing stages for denying Jesus another goalscoring opportunity.

City had gone into the last-16 encounter under a cloud after recently being banned from the competition for the next two years.

That issue will continue to overshadow their immediate future but their fine display under pressure in Madrid at least breathed new life into their current campaign.

PREVIEW

How can I watch on TV?

The game will be shown live on TV in the UK, and can be watched on BT Sport 2 – coverage starts at 7pm.

Can I stream it online?

Yes, BT Sport subscribers will be able to stream the match online via the video player and BT Sport app.

Predicted line-ups

Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modrid; Isco, Bale, Benzema. (4-3-3).

Manchester City: Ederson, Walker, Fernandinho, Laporte, Mendy; Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne; B.Silva, Sterling, Aguero. (4-3-3).

Team news

Raheem Sterling is expected to be available for selection, while Leroy Sane, who damaged his anterior cruciate ligament in City’s Community Shield win over Liverpool is unlikely to be risked.

Belgian star Eden Hazard will be unavailable after fracturing his ankle for the second time in Madrid career at the weekend. Marco Asensio is still recovering from a serious knee injury which he suffered during pre-season, whilst Gareth Bale is likely to feature after missing the Levante game through illness.

What time is Real Madrid v Manchester City?

The match kicks off at 8pm GMT at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

Prediction?

Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City. Guardiola has the nous and the firepower at his disposal to pull off a big result.

Real Madrid 0 - 0 Man City

45 mins: Man City have a good passage of play to keep the ball in Real's half before passing it back to the defenders. There's going to be two added minutes at the end of the first half. 

Michael Jones26 February 2020 20:45

Real Madrid 0 - 0 Man City

45+2 mins: City win a corner at the end of the half. De Bruyne whips it in and Courtois punches it to Jesus. Jesus shoots and the ball is cleared off the line. The whistle goes.

All square at the break. Man City have played an uncharacteristically defensive first 45 minutes but they've stymied any attacking threat from Real Madrid.

Michael Jones26 February 2020 20:48

Man City look like they may be setting themselves up for a smash and grab win at the Bernabeu in the second half, will Raheem Sterling play a part?

Here's David Villa giving his thoughts on why Sterling is now one of the world's best players:  

Michael Jones26 February 2020 20:51

Michael Jones26 February 2020 21:01

Real Madrid 0 - 0 Man City

Second half: Man City restart the match with a ball out to the right wing that goes out of play. No changes from either side at half time. 

Michael Jones26 February 2020 21:03

Real Madrid 0 - 0 Man City

48 mins: Casemiro falls over and is awarded a free kick for some reason. Man City win the ball and Gundogan gets across Valverde in the middle of the park before he's pulled back by the Real Madrid midfielder. 

Valverde is shown a yellow card. 

Michael Jones26 February 2020 21:06

Real Madrid 0 - 0 Man City

51 mins: Real Madrid get more men in the box for this attack but Casemiro gives the ball away and Man City are sent on the counter. 

Kevin De Bruyne storms forward with the ball before sending it to Mahrez as they approach the opposition's penalty area. Mahrez puts the ball onto his left foot and attempts a curling shot at the top corner but puts it wide. 

Michael Jones26 February 2020 21:09

Real Madrid 0 - 0 Man City

54 mins: Man City win a corner due to an advancing Kyle Walker. De Bruyne sends it in to Otamendi but Real clear the ball away. 

Man City have grown into the game very well. Their defensive set up is a little looser now and they're getting forward more. 

Luka Modric slides into Mahrez and picks up a yellow card. 

Michael Jones26 February 2020 21:12

Real Madrid 0 - 0 Man City

57 mins: Modric sends Vinicius Jr free down the left wing. He takes possession of the ball and runs it into the box. Man City close him down before he loses his balance and goes to ground. He wants a penalty but doesn't get one. 

Courtois stops a Riyad Mahrez shot after the Man City man, twists and turns his way into the box and tries to squeeze one in at the near post. 

And again! A simple ball over the top is brought down by Mahrez and he shoots but Courtois palms the ball away. Man City's confidence is sky high at the minute, can they convert it into a goal?

Michael Jones26 February 2020 21:15

Real Madrid 1 - 0 Man City - Isco

60 mins: GOAL! First blood to Real Madrid. Man City make a couple of mistakes and are punished for it. Rodri's pass to Otamendi is intercepted and played forward. Kyle Walker gets to the ball first and instead of clearing the lines he's caught in possession by Vinicius Jr who passes to Isco in the box. Isoc makes no mistake and taps the ball past Ederson for the lead. 

Michael Jones26 February 2020 21:17

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