Latest updates from the Man City versus Real Madrid semi-final first leg taking place at Etihad Stadium in England.
- Real Madrid are 13-time European champions.
- Manchester City have never been beaten by Real Madrid at home.
- Both sides have played six times in the Champions League (two wins each, two draws).
- Real appearing in a Champions League semi-final for a record 15th time.
- City in their second successive Champions League semi-final.
- De Bruyne scores opener in second minute, Jesus doubles lead in 22nd before Benzema pulls one back for Madrid.
- 40 Mins
- Even though they are ahead, City can’t afford to sleep at the back while Benzema is in good form.
- Man City 2-1 Real Madrid
36 Mins
Substitution
Man City make an early change.
Fernandinho is on for Stones.
Man City 2-1 Real Madrid
32 Mins
GOAL! Benzema!
Top of Form
Mendy produces a good cross and Benzema produces a lethal finish to pull one back for Madrid.
Ederson had no chance.
Man City 2-1 Real Madrid
30 Mins
Zinchenko steps into midfield and shoots from range. His shot just sails wide.
Man City 2-0 Real Madrid
25 Mins
Ederson’s passing has been poor
City are on top but goalkeeper Ederson’s passing has been a bit poor as he makes his third poor pass of the night.
Man City 2-0 Real Madrid
21 Mins
Jesus is on fire
He now has five goals in two games and is proving to be Mr Reliable for Man City
Man City 2-0 Real Madrid
18 Mins
Madrid have their first chance. Vincius Jr wins a corner.
The corner was a disaster.
Man City 2-0 Real Madrid
15 Mins
It’s City firmly on top.
Foden is causing trouble for the Madrid defence.
Man City 2-0 Real Madrid
10 Mins
Gabriel Jesus makes it two
Foden produces a good run before picking out assist specialist De Bruyne.
Helped out by poor defending from Alaba, Jesus slots expertly to double City’s advantage.
Man City 2-0 Real Madrid
6 Mins
Ederson nearly gifted Madrid a goal with a poor pass.
Luckily for him, Rodri was aware and cleared the danger.
Man City 1-0 Real Madrid
5 Mins: 90 seconds
That was all it took for City to take the lead.
Madrid now have some work to do. The are trying to press further up.
Man City 1-0 Real Madrid
2 Mins: GOAL
De Bruyne gives City the lead
Mahrez does some good work to set up the goal.
Man City 1-0 Real Madrid
🕒 1: We are off
City start proceedings.
Which team will make the final?
45 mins ago (18:58 GMT)
Kick off approaching
The two teams are in the tunnel.
52 mins ago (18:51 GMT)
We are nearly starting
The two teams are about done with their pre-match preparations.
Excitment is building throughout the world!
Are you ready?
55 mins ago (18:47 GMT)
City are in good form
City’s passing accuracy in the Champions League this season is almost 91% and they are averaging 2.4 goals per match.
57 mins ago (18:46 GMT)
Madrid are Champions League giants
Madrid are 13 time European Champions.
This is their 10th semi-final appearance in 12 seasons and record 15th semi-final appearance.
1 hour ago (18:42 GMT)
This has the makings of a true classic
Historical stats suggest that this tie could go either way.
Both teams are also entering the tie on the back of good form.
1 hour ago (18:37 GMT)
Grealish misses out for Man City again
Jack Grealish continues to be overlooked for Champions League games!
Some Man City fans are clearly not happy.
1 hour ago (18:31 GMT)
Benzema checking in
Today will mark Benzema’s 600th appearance for Real Madrid!
Can he break Man City hearts in their own backyard?
1 hour ago (18:19 GMT)
Can City end their Champions League drought?
City have never won the Champions League.
The Champions League has eluded Guardiola since 2011.
1 hour ago (18:14 GMT)
Mind games!
It appears that Pep was playing mind games all along! John Stones starts at right back for Man City!
2 hours ago (17:48 GMT)
Lineups:
Man City: Ederson, Stones, Dias (C), Laporte, Zinchenko, Rodrigo, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Mahrez, Foden, Jesus
Real Madrid: Courtois, Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Kroos, Benzema, Modric, Valverde, Vini Jr, Rodrygo, Mendy
2 hours ago (17:29 GMT)
Is Jesus the man for City tonight?
Gabriel Jesus scored four in his last game. How many can he score tonight?
2 hours ago (17:15 GMT)
Preview: Glittering history gives Real an advantage
Real Madrid’s glittering history in the Champions League gives them an advantage when they face Manchester City in the first leg of the semi-finals, according to the Spanish side’s coach Carlo Ancelotti.
Meanwhile, manager Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City cannot compete with Real Madrid’s European pedigree but said they can write a new chapter of their own.
