UEFA Champions League Round of 16
Manchester City 1 - 2 FT Real Madrid
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
20' B. Silva
Vinicius Junior 22'
25' P. Guardiola
41' E. Haaland
45'+4 A. Khusanov
HT
46' ↓ R. Dias ↑M. Guehi
46' ↓ T. Reijnders ↑N. Ake
↓ T. Courtois ↑A. Lunin 46'
57' ↓ E. Haaland ↑O. Marmoush
57' ↓ M. Nunes ↑A. Semenyo
↓ B. Diaz ↑K. Mbappe 69'
74' ↓ Rodri ↑Nico
↓ A. Guler ↑E. Camavinga 74'
↓ T. Pitarch ↑M. A. Moran 74'
K. Mbappe 76'
↓ T. Alexander-Arnold ↑D. Carvajal 83'
Vinicius Junior 90'+1
Vinicius Junior (A. Tchouameni) 90'+3
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Manchester City
Goalkeepers
Gianluigi Donnarumma 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Matheus Nunes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
57
Total Mins
57
Entry
Abdukodir Khusanov 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
58%
Pass Acc
Rúben Dias
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Rayan Aït-Nouri 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Midfielders
Bernardo Silva 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
1
Fouls
3.9
Rating
Rodri 
DRIBBLER
3
Dribbles
3
Dribbles
3
Attempts
100%
Success %
Rayan Cherki 
MAGNET
75
Activity
75
Activity
70
Passes
5
Duels
Tijjani Reijnders
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Jérémy Doku
ARCHITECT
5
Key Passes
5
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Erling Haaland 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
6
Shots
7.2
Rating
BENCH
James Trafford 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Nathan Aké
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Marc Guéhi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rico Lewis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
John Stones
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico O'Reilly
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nico González
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateo Kovačić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Phil Foden
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Omar Marmoush 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Antoine Semenyo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Savinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Real Madrid
Goalkeepers
Thibaut Courtois
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Defenders
Trent Alexander-Arnold
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Antonio Rüdiger
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dean Huijsen
MAGNET
92
Activity
92
Activity
87
Passes
5
Duels
Fran García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Federico Valverde
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thiago Pitarch
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Aurélien Tchouaméni 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
Arda Güler
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Forwards
Brahim Díaz
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Vinicius Júnior 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Andriy Lunin
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
48
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daniel Carvajal
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
10
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Diego Aguado
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Alaba
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álvaro Carreras
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jorge Cestero
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Manuel Ángel Morán
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
César Palacios
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Eduardo Camavinga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
19
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kylian Mbappé
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
24
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gonzalo García
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Franco Mastantuono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/11/2026 | Real Madrid | 3 - 0 | Manchester City | UEFA Champions League | |
| 12/10/2025 | Real Madrid | 1 - 2 | Manchester City | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 02/19/2025 | Real Madrid | 3 - 1 | Manchester City | UEFA Champions League | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| 02/11/2025 | Manchester City | 2 - 3 | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Etihad Stadium |
| 04/17/2024 | Manchester City | 1 - 1 (PEN 3-4) | Real Madrid | UEFA Champions League | Etihad Stadium |
03/11/2026
12/10/2025
02/19/2025
02/11/2025
04/17/2024
Manchester City Win
Real Madrid Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
European Kings Dismantle Ten-Man City
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 100/100. A catastrophic early red card killed any hopes of a miracle comeback, allowing the visitors to dictate the narrative and cruise into the next round.
The Mountain Grows Steeper
Manchester City stepped onto the Etihad Stadium pitch needing nothing short of a historic miracle. Trailing 3-0 from a brutal first leg, the monumental Stakes demanded a flawless, high-octane performance right out of the gate. Instead, the home crowd witnessed a spectacular self-implosion. The raucous atmosphere completely evaporated just 20 minutes into the contest when B. Silva deliberately handled the ball in his own box. The referee had no choice but to brandish a straight red card, simultaneously awarding a penalty. Vinicius Junior stepped up and coolly dispatched the spot-kick, making the aggregate mountain utterly unclimbable at 4-0. Down to ten men against the most ruthless side in European football, the hosts looked entirely shell-shocked. The visitors comfortably edged possession, slowing down the tempo to drain the clock and whatever remaining belief lingered among the local faithful.
A Defiant Flash of Pride
Yet, sporting pride is a powerful motivator on nights like this. Despite the crippling numerical disadvantage, the hosts suddenly generated staggering Intensity, turning the match into a surprisingly open shootout. They peppered the visiting penalty area, eventually unleashing 22 total shots over the ninety minutes. Jérémy Doku operated as the main catalyst, putting on an absolute clinic on the flank to torture the opposing defense. His relentless, direct drives created passing lanes that simply shouldn't have existed for a severely depleted side. This defiant, courageous surge finally paid dividends in the 41st minute. E. Haaland reacted quickest to a loose ball, smashing it into the back of the net to restore parity on the night. For a brief, fleeting window before the halftime whistle, the home supporters found their voice again.
The Ruthless Conclusion
The second half settled into a more predictable tactical rhythm, with the visitors expertly managing the overall tie. Substitute goalkeeper Andriy Lunin was introduced after the break and commanded his box perfectly, making several crucial saves to deny any further consolation efforts. A high Upset factor defined these closing stages, as the desperate hosts threw everyone forward to salvage a home victory, inevitably leaving gaping holes in their defensive third. Real Madrid waited patiently to strike on the counter. Vinicius Junior thought he had buried the dagger in the 90th minute, only for VAR to rule the strike out for offside. However, the relief was short-lived. In the third minute of stoppage time, A. Tchouameni elegantly sliced through the exhausted backline, squaring a perfect pass to the Brazilian winger, who made absolutely no mistake the second time around. The 2-1 away victory sealed a commanding 5-1 aggregate triumph.
Key Questions
How did the red card for B. Silva impact the match?
It instantly killed any realistic hope of overturning the 3-0 aggregate deficit, giving away a penalty and forcing City to play with ten men.
How did Real Madrid pull off this shock result?
They capitalized on the early man advantage, managed the tempo expertly, and used clinical counter-attacks to exploit the exhausted hosts late on.
How dramatic was the late winner by Jérémy Doku?
Doku did not score; though he was the creative engine, it was actually Vinicius Junior who struck the dramatic 90th-minute winner for the visitors.
What is the Modern Titans?
The Modern Titans is the rivalry between Manchester City and Real Madrid, one of football's most historic and fiercely contested fixtures.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Mountain to Climb for City in Modern Titans Clash
Must-Watch Futmetrix Score: 93/100. Manchester City require a monumental collapse from Real Madrid to salvage their Champions League dreams after a disastrous first leg.
The Setup
The Etihad Stadium braces for a desperate rescue mission this March 17. Following a crushing 3-0 defeat in the Spanish capital, Manchester City face an early exit from the Round of 16. The Stakes could not be higher in this modern rivalry, as the hosts must throw absolute caution to the wind to stay alive in Europe. Real Madrid arrive with supreme confidence and off-the-charts Stars quality, knowing their opponents must leave themselves horribly exposed. While City's Form in recent weeks shows flickers of life, their attacking desperation will undoubtedly disrupt the usual tactical Balance we expect from these heavyweight knockout ties.
Key Battle
The spotlight falls heavily on Rayan Cherki, who must instantly spark City's attack into gear. He faces a terrifying prospect in Federico Valverde. The Madrid midfielder single-handedly dismantled the English champions in the first leg, and his relentless engine will be crucial in stifling City's frantic attempts to build momentum.
Our Prediction
Expect absolute chaos from the first whistle. City will inevitably find the net as they throw bodies forward, but leaving massive spaces at the back plays right into Madrid's hands. A chaotic 2-2 draw on the night sends the Spanish giants comfortably through to the quarter-finals.