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Fernandinho, Manchester City’s unselfish hero, eyes final crowning glory after stepping up against Real Madrid

The Brazilian played a key role in the first leg as a right-back in place of the injured John Stones, before savouring his final Champions League night at the Etihad

The Independent UK · Apr 27, 2022

Bad news for Real Madrid as Man City should be even stronger for classic Champions League rematch

Manchester City will head into the second leg at the Bernabeu in better shape as long as they get through Saturday's trip to Leeds unscathed

Manchester Evening News · Apr 27, 2022

Benzema Keeps Madrid Alive in CL despite 4-3 Loss to City

It was the coolest of penalties at the end of one of the wildest matches in Champions League history. With his cheekily dispatched "Panenka," Karim Benzema might just have kept Real Madrid's chances alive against Manchester City in the semifinals. City won a breathless first-leg match 4-3 at Etihad Stadium…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 27, 2022

Manchester City edge Real Madrid 4-3 in thrilling first leg of Champions League semi-final

Footballing giants Manchester City and Real Madrid turn it on in their Champions League semi-final first leg, with Pep Guardiola's men gaining the advantage with a win at home by the odd goal in seven.

ABC News · Apr 26, 2022

Pep Guardiola apologises to referee after yellow card during Man City vs Real Madrid game

Manchester City won a thrilling game with Real Madrid that saw Pep Guardiola briefly lose his temper with a decision

Manchester Evening News · Apr 26, 2022

New footage captures Pep Guardiola's unseen reaction to Vinicius destroying Fernandinho

The City boss could not contain his frustration as his tactical gamble did not pay off with substitute Fernandinho's vulnerability exposed by visiting forward Vinicius

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022

Vinicius Jr ends Fernandinho's career with outrageous trick in Man City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City may have beaten Real Madrid 4-3, but their captain was humiliated as Vinicius Jr pulled off an outrageous piece of skill against Fernandinho before scoring

Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022

Real Madrid refuse to die as Man City are made to rue missed chances

As they have proved several times already just in these knockout stages, Real Madrid don’t need to be at their best to fight their way back into a Champions League tie

The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022

Roll on the Bernabeu as Manchester City and Real Madrid serve up Champions League classic

Manchester City are 90 minutes away from a second successive Champions League Final – but after a breathless, reckless first leg against Real Madrid, who would dare predict the outcome of this tie?

Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2022

Man City, Real Madrid Duel in UCL Semifinal That Has it All

Both clubs’ tendencies were on full display, leading to a seven-goal thriller and an open-ended set of potential outcomes entering the second leg.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2022