Sergio Aguero's reactions to Karim Benzema's brace and Phil Foden's goal in City 4-3 Real
Karim Benzemawas in fine form once again in Real Madrid’s Champions League semi-final first leg tie with Manchester City on Tuesday evening.
Phil Foden Sport News
Phil Foden voices Real Madrid regret as he sends Man City second leg warning
Phil Foden regrets the missed Manchester City chances that mean they failed to kill off Real Madrid at the first time of asking. The Blueswill go to the Bernabeu next week defending a 4-3 lead after missing a host of golden opportunities — with Foden and Riyad Mahrez the main culprits.
For Pep Guardiola it’s the least wonderful time of the year
A luxury flat in Spinningfields, Manchester, the very small hours. The black polo neck is slung on the back of an ergonomically designed chair but Pep Guardiola is still pacing the room. Not even the soothing sounds of Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds or that CD of whale music Marcelo Bielsa sent over after clearing out his Pudsey pied-à-terre are doing the job. The celebratory cigars remain in the humidor. Pep will sleep eventually, though fitfully, for a few minutes at a time. At the Etihad Academy on Wednesday morning he will need some of the rocket-fuel coffee Johan Cruyff used to swear by to get through the day, the warmdowns, the debriefs, the chalkboards, the ice baths, the stats. Not even Brandon the kitman’s chirpy b@nter and jock-strap party tricks can lift the spirits.
Karim Benzema shares same view on Ballon d'Or as Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
Karim Benzema continued his excellent form this season with another two goals for Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first-leg game against Manchester City.
Man City defender Aymeric Laporte under fire after role in Real Madrid goal
Manchester City defender Aymeric Laporte has been questioned for his role in Real Madrid's second goal in the Champions League semi-final.
Karim Benzema makes comeback vow to Man City with Real Madrid Champions League warning
Karim Benzema has vowed Real Madrid will 'do something magical' when they resume a mouth-watering semi-final showdown with Manchester City next Wednesday night. The two teams served up a classic Champions League thriller at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.
When is the Champions League final 2022? Date, kick-off time and venue
Manchester City and Liverpool are set to take the Premier League title to the final game of the season after another thrilling campaign and they could come up against each other in European's biggest game if they overcome their Spanish counterparts.
Man City won’t sit back in second leg against Real Madrid, says Fernandinho
Fernandinho hopes Manchester City can “hurt” Real Madrid when their Champions League semi-final is played to a conclusion next week.