Real Madrid host Manchester City in the Champions League this evening with the two teams set to renew their rivalry as they both seek to progress to the last-16 stage of the competition.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side hold the advantage after a thrilling finale to the first leg at the Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland sent City into the lead before Kylian Mbappe equalised on the hour mark. A converted Haaland penalty 10 minutes from time seemed to be enough for City only for Brahim Diaz to score for the visitors before Jude Bellingham netted a stoppage time winner.
Trailing by a goal ahead of this second leg means City have a ‘one percent chance’ of getting through according to Pep Guardiola and with a weakened defence the Premier League champions have their work cut out at the Bernabeau tonight.
Follow along with all the latest Champions League updates from our live blog below:
Real Madrid 1-0 Man City (4-2 agg)
21 mins: A corner from Rodrgyo is flicked onto the head of Jude Bellingham.
He nods it over towards the back post where Mbappe looks for the volley.
Josko Gvardiol gets there before him and clears the danger.
Mike Jones19 February 2025 20:19
Real Madrid 1-0 Man City (4-2 agg)
18 mins: A City free kick is headed comfortably clear by Real who seem very pleased and happy with how things are playing out… rightly so.
Any nerves or pressure has evaporated completely and the hosts seem dangerous every time they go forward.
Mike Jones19 February 2025 20:18
Real Madrid 1-0 Man City (4-2 agg)
15 mins: This tie might be over already. Another Real goal will certainly send the hosts through.
Vini Jr takes on Khusanov and dances around him with the simplest of step-overs.
His pass into the box is then deflected out for a corner.
Mike Jones19 February 2025 20:14
‘Will Ake last 84 minutes?’
“A doubly terrible start for City.
“First with Mbappe’s goal – that is why a high defensive line is a risk against Real – and then with the loss of John Stones.
“He was terrific in the second half at the Bernabeu last season.
“He won’t be this season and the temptation is to wonder if his replacement, Nathan Ake, will be able to last 84 minutes.”
Richard Jolly at Bernabeu19 February 2025 20:13
Real Madrid 1-0 Man City (4-2 agg)
13 mins: City look to attack down the right but run the ball out of play.
Real Madrid seem happy to let City have the ball. A difficult task is now a whole lot harder for Pep Guardiola’s men.
Mike Jones19 February 2025 20:12
Real Madrid 1-0 Man City (4-2 agg)
10 mins: Phil Foden brings the ball down the right side and slots it into the Omar Marmoush in the penalty area.
He sends it over to Josko Gvardiol who cuts onto his right foot and shoots.
Mike Jones19 February 2025 20:11
‘Khusanov vs Vinicius should be interesting’
“Foden as the false nine, Marmoush on the left, Bernardo Silva in a midfield trio with City trying to outnumber Real in the centre of the pitch.
“Khusanov against Vinicius should be interesting when that duel starts in earnest.”
Richard Jolly at Bernabeu19 February 2025 20:09
Real Madrid 1-0 Man City (4-2 agg)
7 mins: There’s been a break in play as John Stones calls for the physios.
He sent the ball away as Vinicius Jr looks to press high.
Something pulls in Stones’ leg and he immediately calls to the bench to come off.
Nathan Ake replaces him. A horrendous start for City.
Mike Jones19 February 2025 20:08
GOAL! Real Madrid 1-0 Man City (4-2 agg) – Kylian Mbappe, 4′
Kylian Mbappe takes on the Man City centre-backs as a long ball comes forward.
Ruben Dias slips to the ground as Mbappe lifts a first-time shot over Ederson and sends Madrid into the lead!
Mike Jones19 February 2025 20:05
Real Madrid 0-0 Man City (3-2 agg)
3 mins: Omar Marmoush looks to dart in behind and receives the ball on the left side of the pitch.
He’s tracked by Raul Asencio who pokes the ball out for a throw in with a perfectly timed challenge.
There’s some steely focus in the eyes of both teams.
Mike Jones19 February 2025 20:03