'Typical Man City' returns vs Real Madrid on another night of Champions League heartache Manchester City were strolling to victory at the Bernabeu but lost it in a few minutes of mayhem Manchester Evening News · May 4, 2022
Real Madrid in final after Rodrygo and Karim Benzema stun Manchester City Manchester City were heading to the Champions League final after Riyad Mahrez’s strike but two late goals from Rodrygo then Karim Benzema’s extra-time penalty gave Real Madrid a 3-1 win, 6-5 on aggregate The Guardian - UK · May 4, 2022
Real Madrid’s fightback sends Manchester City crashing out of Champions League The Spanish champions scored twice in stoppage time before Karim Benzema’s penalty sealed their place in the final. The Independent UK · May 4, 2022
Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (agg 6-5): Karim Benzema seals astonishing comeback to reach Champions League final Real Madrid booked their place in the Champions League final with a truly astonishing comeback over Manchester City at the Bernabeu to win 6-5 on aggregate. Evening Standard · May 4, 2022
Luka Modric squared up to Aymeric Laporte and Man City star embarrassed himself Manchester City travelled to the Spanish capital to take on Real Madrid in the second-leg of the Champions League semi-final to determine who will face Liverpool Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022
How cigar-loving, unflappable Carlo Ancelotti became the elite’s go-to coach for title glory With his shades on and smoking a huge cigar, Carlo Ancelotti revelled in his latest triumph, as Real Madrid were crowned LaLiga champions over the weekend. Evening Standard · May 4, 2022
Luka Modric sends message to Real Madrid critics ahead of key Man City clash The Croatian midfielder was responding to suggestions that Carlo Ancelotti's side had been "lucky" this season and reiterated their self-belief ahead of facing Manchester City Daily Mirror · May 3, 2022
Carlo Ancelotti confident of Real Madrid fightback in Champions League final bid The newly-crowned LaLiga champions head into the second leg of their semi-final against Manchester City on Wednesday trailing 4-3 The Independent UK · May 3, 2022
Real Madrid star Luka Modric compares Man City to PSG and Chelsea Manchester City take a slender 4-3 lead to the Bernabeu and Croatia star outlines what it will take to overturn it Manchester Evening News · May 3, 2022
Real Madrid step up when it matters to seal Ancelotti’s grand slam of titles Emotional and empathic manager galvanised a flawed team with an ageing midfield for a canter to La Liga crown The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2022
Luka Modric denied Real Madrid title celebration request by bus driver The Croatian midfielder was enjoying just his third La Liga title since joining the Spanish capital club a decade ago and he was not shy of celebrating the success Daily Mirror · May 1, 2022
Ancelotti in Class of His Own as Real Madrid Win 35th Liga Title Real Madrid secured a 35th La Liga title on Saturday with a 4-0 home win over Espanyol as Carlo Ancelotti became the first coach to win all five major European leagues. Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2022
Jurgen Klopp compares James Milner to legendary Real Madrid midfielder James Milner put in a Man of the Match performance in Liverpool's 1-0 victory over Newcastle at St James' Park Liverpool Echo · Apr 30, 2022
What Real Madrid do shouldn’t work but yet again they are still standing Manchester City battering brought relatively minimal damage and there are troubling big-match parallels for Guardiola The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2022
Evening Standard · Apr 27, 2022 Irresistible Man City miss golden chance to vanquish Real Madrid as another Champions League classic beckons Spain’s champions-elect were made to look like chumps. The all-time kings of Europe reduced to the role of fools. Real Madrid endured a chastening night at the hands of Manchester City, when their very place in history was rocked to the core. Yet they head to the Bernabeu next week…
Daily Mirror · Apr 27, 2022 Micah Richards spits pasta out after Kevin De Bruyne goal as Jamie Carragher reacts Micah Richards could not contain himself after Kevin De Bruyne gave Manchester City an early lead in their Champions League semi-final first leg against Real Madrid
Evening Standard · 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?
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Man City edge Real Madrid in seven-goal Champions League classic Man City 4-3 Real Madrid: Pep Guardiola’s side were clawed back by Karim Benzema’s brilliance in a puslating first leg full of spectacular individual moments
Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2022 Champions League: Manchester City vs Real Madrid – As it happened Man City edge out 13-time European champions Real Madrid in thrilling semi-final first-leg at the Etihad Stadium.
Football London · Apr 26, 2022 Tottenham signed midfield magician on this day in 2008 and he helped seal Champions League spot Modric spent four seasons at Spurs, helping them to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in their history
Evening Standard · Apr 26, 2022 Pep Guardiola remains biggest threat to Man City’s Champions League hopes... he must keep emotions in check With respect to Real Madrid’s golden oldies, Pep Guardiola remains the greatest threat to Manchester City reaching back-to-back Champions League finals.
Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022 Nicolas Anelka's 5 key battles ahead of Man City vs Real Madrid Champions League semi-final EXCLUSIVE: Former Real Madrid and Man City striker Nicolas Anelka picks out the key battles in the first-leg of the Champions League semi-final between two of his former sides
The Guardian - UK · Apr 26, 2022 De Bruyne holds key to Manchester City’s hopes of toppling ‘The Cartel’ Semi-final tussle may be settled in midfield where the Belgian comes up against Real Madrid’s gilded axis of Luka Modric and Toni Kroos
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 Karim Benzema carries the burden as Real Madrid aim to outfox Man City For all Pep Guardiola’s side’s superiority on paper, Benzema epitomises the rare resilience that has spurred Real Madrid to European glory on many an occasion
The Independent UK · Apr 26, 2022 On This Day in 2008: Spurs agree deal to sign Luka Modric from Dinamo Zagreb The Croatian midfielder helped Spurs to break into the top four after signing 14 years ago.