Real Madrid vs Manchester City: UEFA Champions League live scores, blog
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Real Madrid V Man. City ESTADIO SANTIAGO BERNABéU, MADRID, 19 SEPTEMBER 2012 |
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| Real Madrid | Match Completed | Man. City |
| 3 | FINAL SCORE | 2 |
| 0 | HALF TIME SCORE | 0 |
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| SHOTS ON GOAL | ||
| FOULS | ||
| CORNERS | ||
| OFFSIDES | ||
| POSSESSION | ||
The UEFA Champions League kicks off with a blockbuster as Spanish champions Real Madrid host English champions Manchester City at the Bernabeu. Join us for live scores and commentary from 4.45am AEST.
After exiting the Champions League last season during the group stages, City once again faces a tough ask to qualify for the knockout stages this time around, given that they find themselves in what has been labelled the ‘group of death’.
City’s Champions League credentials will certainly go on the line early when they face Real at their Santiago Bernabeu fortress tonight.
If there was ever a time however to beat Real on their home turf, tonight’s the night.
Jose Mourinho’s men have had a shocking start to the La Liga season, winning just one of their first four matches.
Madrid is coming off a poor 1-0 nil loss to Sevilla which leaves them already eight points behind league leaders and eternal rivals FC Barcelona.
It is no surprise that Madrid’s lacklustre performances thus far coincide with Cristiano Ronaldo’s bad form and low self esteem.
The Portuguese superstar has stated that he is unhappy with his life as a professional footballer, raising huge concerns about his relationship with his other high profile Madrid team-mates.
City on the other hand has started the Premier League in solid fashion, registering two wins and two draws, with their most recent performance seeing them secure an unconvincing draw against Stoke.
With Sergio Aguero now recovered from injury, City certainly possess the firepower upfront and on the wings to really hurt Madrid tonight.
Prediction
Madrid will press high up the pitch early in a bid to unsettle a City side that still possesses some question marks in defence.
City defenders Vincent Company, Jolan Lescott and Pablo Zabaleta are all solid at the back, but they will have a difficult time containing the likes of Ronaldo, Ozil, Di Maria and Higuain.
Ronaldo in particular will be desperate to fire tonight in a bid to win back the support of the Madrid faithful, who are surely questioning his commitment to the club following his recent comments.
Madrid however will need to be careful not to press too high up the pitch because City possess the firepower to burn the locals on the counter attack.
City attackers David Silva, Samir Nasri, Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez are all world class forwards and will cause the likes of Sergio Ramos, Pepe and Marcelo huge problems if Madrid commit too many players forward in a bid to rattle City’s cage.
With some of the world’s finest players on display tonight, this should be an absorbing contest between two sides that possess realistic chances of winning the Champions League this season.
Although Madrid does possess home ground advantage, City certainly has the players necessary to attain a valuable draw in what should be a high scoring contest.
Tip: Real and City in 2 all draw
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52' YELLOW CARD - 'Javi' Javier García Fernández (Man. City)
68' GOAL - Edin Dzeko (Man. City)
70' YELLOW CARD - Vincent Kompany (Man. City)
76' GOAL - Marcelo Vieira Da Silva Júnior (Real Madrid)
85' GOAL - Aleksandar Kolarov (Man. City)
87' GOAL - Karim Benzema (Real Madrid)
89' YELLOW CARD - Edin Dzeko (Man. City)
90' GOAL - Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Averio Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
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7:28pm
Titus said | 7:28pm | Report comment
Well, sounds like it was a cracking game, can’t wait to watch it at 9.40pm.
Will definitely set my alarm and coffee pot for Chelsea v SFC sister club Juventus tomorrow morning.
11:09am
Futbanous said | 11:09am | Report comment
The reason I get up early,the Champions League. What a cracker.
6:40am
Punter said | 6:40am | Report comment
What a game, what a game, Ronaldo could have won it, but great save by Hart, then Ronaldo does win it, slight mistake by Hart, ahhhh football.
6:40am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:40am | Report comment
A great contest ends with Madrid securing a heart stopping 3-2 win during a frantic second half. City hit the lead with Dzeko and were well on course to cause the upset. Madrid though hit back quickly thanks to Marcelo but CIty should have scored earlier after Toure wasted a great chance to put City 2 nil up. City though went on to hit the lead late on as Kolarov’s freekick just went in after the defence failed to read the ball. City thought they did enough but Benzema equalised just minutes later and then Zabaleta squanderd another great chance for City as he failed to connect with a Tevez low cross centimetres from goal. Madrid punished City as Ronaldo scored the winner but it was a shot that Hart should have saved given his strong performance tonight. Madrid though are off and running the Champions League while City will rue a huge opportunity lost. Thanks for joining us tonight and have your say on what was a terrific match!
Real 3
City 2
6:35am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:35am | Report comment
FULLTIME:
Real 3
City 2
I know Harry so close with the prediction!
6:35am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:35am | Report comment
92′ – What a turnaround here after City looked as if they would secure a valuable win or draw. Madrid though fight back very well and are on course for a terrific win
Real 3
City 2
6:33am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:33am | Report comment
91′ – Hart will be dissapointed with that because he should have saved Ronaldo’s shot which was dipping late. City are now behind after leading just five minutes ago. What a contest!
Real 3
City 2
6:32am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:32am | Report comment
Indeed Stevo.
GOAL MADRID – This game certainly had goals in it from the outset and after a lean first half the game opens up big time in the second half. Zabaleta now clears as Ozil nearly scores but is thwarted by Ozil. Ronaldo now scores as Hart fails to control a shot and Real hit the lead!!!!!
Real 3
City 2
6:33am
Stevo said | 6:33am | Report comment
Got to be joking, yeah!!!!!
6:34am
HarryBalding said | 6:34am | Report comment
I thought your prediction would come true! Looked for all money to be 2-2!
6:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:30am | Report comment
CHANCE MADRID – What a second half here from both teams as City attack now with Zabaleta who crosses in. Benzema now finds Ronaldo who shoots straight to Hart who saves well. Ronaldo should have done better there. Great football now!
Real 2
City 2
6:29am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:29am | Report comment
GOAL MADRID – Benzema with a spin and shot and he scores with a low drive and Madrid are level in the blink of an eye. WOW!
Real 2
City 2
6:30am
Stevo said | 6:30am | Report comment
Unbelievable second half!
6:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:28am | Report comment
86′ – Kolarov is the second sub to score for City after Dzeko opened the scoring earlier. City have played very well in the second half and deserve this lead. They have really tormented Madrid at the back.
Real 1
City 2
6:27am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:27am | Report comment
GOAL CITY – Zabaleta rushes in and is clipped late by Benzema. City with another freekick and Madrid are under pressure here…..Kolarov whips in the freekick and scores!!!!
Real 1
City 2
6:26am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:26am | Report comment
84′ – Tevez falls down in the penalty area but its play on as City win another corner. City have certainly created chances in the second half and probably should have scored two more goals here.
Real 1
City 1
6:25am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:25am | Report comment
82′ – Kolarov clears possession and Madrid concede the throw here on the halfway. City will be satisfied with the draw here but they win the corner as Varane blocks a Kolarov cross
Real 1
City 1
6:23am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:23am | Report comment
81′ – City still a chance of winning here because Madrid are vulnerable at the back. Madrid attack now though with Ronaldo and Ozil. Modric with a shot on target but Hart controls the ball well.
Real 1
City 1
6:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:22am | Report comment
80′ – Shots reigning in galore now as Alonso and Benzema force saves from Hart. Chances are becoming common now for both teams.
Real 1
City 1
6:21am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:21am | Report comment
79′ – Di Maria well challenged by Zabaleta but the game certainly has another few goals in it. Madrid attack now with Ozil. City concede the corner as Barry deals with a Di Maria cross
Real 1
City 1
6:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:20am | Report comment
78′ – Game has really opened up now as Madrid attack. City clear well though as Zabaleta head away.
Real 1
City 1
6:19am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:19am | Report comment
CHANCE CITY – Tevez finds Zabaleta who should have scored here but he fails to touch possession so close to goal. City again open up Madrid. Boy what an action packed few minutes here!
Real 1
City 1
6:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:18am | Report comment
GOAL MADRID – Marcelo with a terrific shot and he curls the ball in and Madrid equalise after Toure misses a great chance earlier. Madrid hit back!
Real 1
City 1
6:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:17am | Report comment
CHANCE CITY – Huge chance for City as Toure sprays wide and he probably should have scored there! Madrid dodge a huge bullet but Madrid are opening up here..
Real 0
City 1
6:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:17am | Report comment
75′ – City with a lot more space to attack now and are looking dangerous. City dictating the midfield now and are enjoying their best passage of the match.
Real 0
City 1
6:16am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:16am | Report comment
73′ – Di Maria with a cross but it goes out for a goal kick.
SUB MADRID – Benzema on for Higuain. Modric on for Khedira
SUB CITY – Zabaleta on for Maicon
6:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:14am | Report comment
72′ – This game should be terrific now given that Madrid really have to commit numbers forward here. City can hurt on the counter. Clichy clears possession and CIty on the attack with Tevez and he finds Kolarov who shoots and forces a nice save from Casillas.
Real 0
City 1
6:13am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:13am | Report comment
Agree Stevo.
71′ – City concede the corner as Madrid look for the equaliser but Varane’s header goes high. Madrid under pressure now.
Real 0
City 1
6:12am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:12am | Report comment
70′ – Great sub from Mancini to bring on Dzeko and the move pays dividends. Madrid now will press big time and City will be dangerous on the counter as Ronaldo wins a freekick for Madrid.
Real 0
City 1
6:10am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:10am | Report comment
GOAL CITY – Dzeko scores one on one with Casillas and CIty lead!!! Great ball from Toure after he was set up well by Tevez and City tear Madrid apart on the counter!
Real 0
City 1
6:12am
Stevo said | 6:12am | Report comment
Fantastic game by Toure so far. Man of the match.
6:10am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:10am | Report comment
68′ – Maicon with a bad ball and Pepe intercepts easily. Marcelo now is fouled and Madrid win the freekick. City though did keep possession well earlier on.
Real 0
City 0
6:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:09am | Report comment
66′ – City build from the back here as Hart clears now. Maicon now with space out wide and he finds Tevez. City controling possession now
Real 0
City 0
6:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:07am | Report comment
CHANCE MADRID – Madrid attack now with Marcelo and his shot just goes over the bar yet again! Marcelo causing trouble here!
Real 0
City 0
6:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:07am | Report comment
65′ – Ronaldo out wide is well thwarted by Barry.
SUB MADRID – Essien is now off for Ozil as Madrid press for the opening goal.
Real 0
City 0
6:05am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:05am | Report comment
63′ – I don’t think we will see Aguero tonight for City. They do need his zip in possession though especially with Silva and Nasri gone. City now with possession with Tevez
Real 0
City 0
6:05am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:05am | Report comment
SUB CITY – Silva comes off and he gets a great reception given his recent work with Spain. Dzeko comes on.
City’s freekick is cleared but they continue to attack as Tevez shoots high and wide.
Real 0
City 0
6:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:03am | Report comment
61′ – Madrid are pressing yet again and are desperate to open the scoring here. Silva now on the attack with City and he wins the freekick in a dangerous position out wide for City.
Real 0
City 0
6:02am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:02am | Report comment
60′ – Madrid still on the attack as Arbeloa is tackled well by Kolarov but City clear possession and Madrid are back on the attack as Marcelo drives high and the ball just misses the top corner. Great strike from the Brazilian
Real 0
City 0
6:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 6:01am | Report comment
59′ – City with possession in the midfield and they are getting forward well as Tevez’s holds up the football. Marcelo however recovers possession and finds Ronaldo who crosses in well but City survive.
Real 0
City 0
5:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59am | Report comment
58′ – Kompany stands tall one on one with Ronaldo as he wins the goal kick as he forces Ronaldo to lose possession.
Real 0
City 0
5:59am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:59am | Report comment
57′ – Di Maria with another shot but his shot is high and wide yet again. He had time to get that shot right. City continue to live on the edge here.
Real 0
City 0
5:58am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:58am | Report comment
56′ – Hart rushes in to clear a sticky situation as Higuain nearly chases down a bad back pass. Ronaldo now finds Marcelo who crosses in but Clichy clears just in time. Tight moment there for City.
Real 0
City 0
5:57am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:57am | Report comment
55′ – Toure now is fouled here and he has been City’s best tonight. City now win the throw out wide.
Real 0
City 0
5:56am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:56am | Report comment
54′ – Garcia’s header goes well over the bar and Madrid hold on from the corner and can build from the back now
Real 0
City 0
5:55am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:55am | Report comment
53′ – Pepe now clears for Madrid but City are pressing more now and winning possession as a result. Toure with a shot but its deflected and he wins a corner. Toure has looked good for City.
Real 0
City 0
5:54am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:54am | Report comment
52′ – Garcia gets a yellow card as he lunges in and catches Khedira late. Madrid win a freekick and Alonso will whip this in I think. Alonso’s delivery however is too deep and it goes out for a goal kick.
Real 0
City 0
5:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:53am | Report comment
51′ – Essien finds Arbeloa out wide as Madrid conrol the midfield. Di Maria with a cross and Higuain controls well and crosses and finds Marcelo who shoots wide.
Real 0
City 0
5:52am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:52am | Report comment
50′ – Madrid now with possession in the midfield but City win the ball back well with Barry. Kolarov’s pass however is intercepted and Madrid build from the back now.
Real 0
City 0
5:51am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:51am | Report comment
48′ – City controlling possession in the midfield as Toure finds Kolarov who is in space out wide but his touch fails him miserably in Madrid’s penalty area. Huge chance lost there for City to open up Madrid with Silva and Tevez eager to pounce
Real 0
City 0
5:49am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:49am | Report comment
47′ – Di Maria with a big cross but City handle it well and Hart regathers possession for City who build from the back now
Real 0
City 0
5:49am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:49am | Report comment
47′ – Madrid on the attack as Ronaldo finds Alonso who is in space. Higuain now finds Di Maria whose shot is deflected and its a corner for Madrid.
Real 0
City 0
5:48am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:48am | Report comment
46′ – City attack here as Maicon crosses in but Madrid clear well. Marcelo kicks possession away but Hart now clears for City.
Real 0
City 0
5:47am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:47am | Report comment
SECOND HALF KICKOFF – Can City play with more flair in the second half or will Madrid power on to victory after dominating the first half? City with possession.
Real 0
City 0
5:34am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:34am | Report comment
Madrid have dominated possession and City are fortunate not to be behind here as both teams head to the break at nil all. Ronaldo has had seven shots in that first half but was thwarted by Hart who is in strong form tonight. Higuain also had two good chances but City survived but rarely ventured forward in that first half. Toure has been the man most likely to open Madrid up. He went on a nice run late on the first half and opened Madrid up as he found Silva but the Spaniard failed to make the most of the opportunity as his shot at goal was blocked. Both teams will probably make changes at halftime in a bid to open this game up. Aguero needs to come on in my opinion for City while Ozil and Modric will probably come on for Madrid. All to play for in the second half!
Real 0
City 0
5:31am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:31am | Report comment
HALFTIME:
Real 0
City 0
5:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:30am | Report comment
46′ – Madrid with one last attack before halftime. Di Maria with a shot from distance but the football goes wide and City will remain level here against Madrid at halftime.
Real 0
City 0
5:30am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:30am | Report comment
45′ – Ronaldo loses possession and Tevez gets the football but is fouled and City win a rare freekick. Halftime though just around the corner as Kolarov is flagged for offside.
Real 0
City 0
5:29am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:29am | Report comment
44′ – Tevez chasing the football but its been a frustrating half for the Argentine. Di Maria now roams forward but loses possession just in time and Hart clears.
Real 0
City 0
5:28am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:28am | Report comment
43′ – Hart clears possession now but it goes out for the throw. Madrid will certainly be frustrated not to be infront by halftime. City though need to make changes and let Aguero or Balotelli come on.
Real 0
City 0
5:26am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:26am | Report comment
42; Di Maria with a low shot that was curling in and he beats Hart but the football goes just wide. Close call.
Real 0
City 0
5:26am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:26am | Report comment
41′ – Madrid attack again with Ronaldo out wide. Ronaldo very keen to shoot from out wide but his shot is blocked. Di Maria now goes back to Alonso
Real 0
City 0
5:24am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:24am | Report comment
CHANCE MADRID – Di Maria wins a freekick as Madrid now build from the midfield here. Ronaldo now with possession as he drifts in field. Di Maria crosses in and finds Higuain who shoots over the bar. City dodge a bullet!
Real 0
City 0
5:23am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:23am | Report comment
38′ – Toure the man most likely to ignite City’s attack tonight. Terrific run earlier on nearly tore Madrid to shreds. City with possession in the midfield now as we near halftime.
Real 0
City 0
5:22am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:22am | Report comment
37′ – There must be changes at halftime from both teams just to bring this game to life. Toure now races away with a great run and he finds Silva but his shot is blocked. That was CIty’s best chance to open Madrid up.
Real 0
City 0
5:21am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:21am | Report comment
36′ – This is turning into a lethargic game here and the crowd starting to get frustrated.
SUB CITY – Kolarov comes on for Nasri who is injured.
Real 0
City 0
5:20am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:20am | Report comment
35′ – Nasri doesn’t look like he is going to continue here. Madrid now attacking with Ronaldo as Marcelo crosses but Hart once again up to the task.
Real 0
City 0
5:19am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:19am | Report comment
34′ – Nasri just kicks the football away as he clutches at his hamstring……..
Real 0
City 0
5:18am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:18am | Report comment
33′ – City finally controlling possession as Silva tries to ignite the attack but his ball goes straight to Casillas. No way through there.
Real 0
City 0
5:17am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:17am | Report comment
32′ – City attack now with Maicon who crosses in but the football is way too deep and Madrid can build now from the back.
Real 0
City 0
5:16am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:16am | Report comment
31′ – Marcelo with a low drive but Hart equal to the task as he saves easily. Tevez now with possession
Real 0
City 0
5:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:15am | Report comment
31′ – Kompany does well to stop Khedira and City now go on the counter attack with Toure who nearly finds Tevez but the ball is just long.
Real 0
City 0
5:15am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:15am | Report comment
30′ – City with a rare venture forward but concede the freekick as Barry fouls Arbeloa. Madrid continue to dominate possession here.
Real 0
City 0
5:14am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:14am | Report comment
29′ – CIty are showing Madrid too much respect here. They have hardly attacked in this first half as Di Maria finds Ronaldo. Essien now with a shot from distance but the football goes well wide.
Real 0
City 0
5:12am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:12am | Report comment
28′ – Ronaldo has Maicon covered for pace and crosses but City clear well yet again. Madrid are knocking on the door though.
Real 0
City 0
5:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:11am | Report comment
27′ – Ronaldo with another shot from distance but this shot doesn’t trouble Hart. Ronaldo desperate to get on the score sheet.
Real 0
City 0
5:11am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:11am | Report comment
26′ – Tevez penalised for offside and Madrid continue to attack now with Di Maria who loses possession but wins the throw. City are holding on here
Real 0
City 0
5:10am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:10am | Report comment
25′ – Marcelo with great control as he finds Ronaldo. Madrid doing most of the at tacking here. Essien with the cross now before Marcelo whips it in himself. Pressure is building for City here
Real 0
City 0
5:09am
timale banda said | 5:09am | Report comment
Ma money on real madrid
5:09am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:09am | Report comment
24′ – Hart clears now for City but Madrid regain possession in the midfield yet again. City however win back possession but Hart clears yet again
Real 0
City 0
5:08am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:08am | Report comment
23′ – Alonso with the freekick and he whips it in straight to Hart who is sharp tonight. Good news for City.
Real 0
City 0
5:07am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:07am | Report comment
22′ – City try to go on the counter attack here but Madrid thwart Tevez well and regain possession. Game just starting to open up now.
Real 0
City 0
5:06am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:06am | Report comment
CHANCE MADRID – First Higuain one on one with Hart but Hart does well to thwart the Argentine. Higuain then finds Ronaldo who tries to volley but he shoots wide and Khedira follows up with a shot over the bar.
Real 0
City 0
5:05am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:05am | Report comment
20′ – Silva had space there in attack but fails to find Maicon out wide. Opportunity lost there for City because Silva did have space. Madrid now build from the back.
Real 0
City 0
5:04am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:04am | Report comment
19′ – City with a rare attack as Maicon crosses but Madrid clear well enough. City only have the lone striker in Tevez and its showing in their play.
Real 0
City 0
5:03am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:03am | Report comment
18′ – Madrid monopolising possession in the midfield as Di Maria finds Arbeloa who roams forward but shoots straight to Hart.
Real 0
City 0
5:02am
Minister for Information for the Democratic People's Republic of Football said | 5:02am | Report comment
As if Joe Hart had any idea where the ball was for that save!
5:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:01am | Report comment
17′ – City win a freekick after conceding the corner and they hold on yet again. Its been all Madrid though with Ronaldo missing two great chances. Hart is in good form though for City.
Real 0
City 0
5:01am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:01am | Report comment
16′ – Madrid build nicely from the back yet again as City continue to chase shadows here. Corner now to Madrid.
Real 0
City 0
5:00am
Alan Nicolea said | 5:00am | Report comment
15′ – Madrid pressing well and are dominating territory and possession. Ronaldo is involved and giving Maicon problems.
Real 0
City 0
4:58am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:58am | Report comment
13′ – City need to attack more here. They won’t keep Madrid scoreless tonight. Toure nearly finds Silva with a great through ball but Madrid intercept possession just in time.
Real 0
City 0
4:57am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:57am | Report comment
12′ – Di Maria finds Ronaldo yet again and the Portuguese international once again unleashes with a fine shot but Hart once again up to the task. Ronaldo already with four shots on goal thus far.
Real 0
City 0
5:00am
HarryBalding said | 5:00am | Report comment
Hart’s looking pretty good, but Ronaldo’s looking better! I’ll tip him to get on the scoresheet!
4:56am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:56am | Report comment
11′ – Real win the throw and are beginning to press now in search of an early goal. City struggling to just keep up.
Real 0
City 0
4:55am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:55am | Report comment
10′ – Madrid dictating the tempo here as Di Maria finds Essien but Essien sprays possession away with a bad pass out wide.
Real 0
City 0
4:54am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:54am | Report comment
9′ – Madrid opened up City there but Hart was up to the challenge and certifies himself as one of England’s most promising goalkeepers in years. City lucky to still be level.
Real 0
City 0
4:53am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:53am | Report comment
CHANCE MADRID – Di Maria finds Ronaldo with a great ball and Ronaldo one on one forces a fine save from Hart. Great save from the CIty no.1!
Real 0
City 0
4:52am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:52am | Report comment
7′ – City with their first time possession in Madrid’s half. Tevez slides in but Pepe does well to win the goal kick. Lacklustre start from both teams here. Nothing happening in attack
Real 0
City 0
4:51am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:51am | Report comment
6′ – Di Maria’s ball intercepted just in time. City keen to go on the counter attack here but Madrid have dictated possession here.
Real 0
City 0
4:50am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:50am | Report comment
5′ – Madrid comfortable with possession as City sit back and wait. Arbeloa crosses but City clear well and build now….
Real 0
City 0
4:49am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:49am | Report comment
Very surprising indeed Harry….
4′ – Alonso finds Marcelo who tries to cross but the football is intercepted by Maicon. Madrid build from the back now.
Real 0
City 0
4:48am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:48am | Report comment
3′ – Real with all the possession here as Ronaldo beats Maicon before shooting but the football goes well wide again. Ronaldo keen to start well
Real 0
City 0
4:47am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:47am | Report comment
2′ – Ronaldo with his first shot but it goes low and well wide. Ronaldo desperate to fire tonight after an indifferent start to the year
Real 0
City 0
4:46am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:46am | Report comment
1′ – Kompany goes back to Hart who clears but Madrid control the midfield
Real 0
City 0
4:45am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:45am | Report comment
KICKOFF – Real with possession
Real 0
City 0
4:42am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:42am | Report comment
Bernabeu not packed to capacity for this one. Maybe it will fill up later on. Fans may be getting frustrated with Madrid and Ronaldo etc…..
4:39am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:39am | Report comment
Big names Ramos, Modric and Ozil are all on the bench for Madrid. Very interesting in such a big game for Mourinho to leave such established stars out of the starting line-up. Nastasic starting for City is also a surprise. Watch for Aguero to be used in the second half as a huge trump card……
4:47am
HarryBalding said | 4:47am | Report comment
Doesn’t look like many chances will come from the Real midfield! Alonso will spray the ball from his deep-set role, but with Essien, not really an attacking-minded player, to be the foremost midfielder, it looks like they will be trying to get the ball in or take shots from out wide. Why try this formation without a creative midfielder?
4:36am
Alan Nicolea said | 4:36am | Report comment
Another season of football’s best club competition gets underway as Real Madrid hosts Man City in the first match of the UEFA Champions League for season 2012/13. Can Chelsea defend their title? Can Real Madrid go on and win their 10th crown or will Man City fire and dominate Europe after dominating the Premier League last season? Join us and have your say on what should be another enthralling season of European club football. Madrid desperate to return to winning ways tonight after a bad start to the La Liga season. Can Man City prove they are the deal deal with a win or draw away from home tonight?
Team Changes:
Real Madrid XI (4-3-3): Casillas; Marcelo, Varane, Pepe, Arbeloa; Khedira, Alonso, Essien; Cristiano Ronaldo, Higuain, Di María
Subs: Adan, Ramos, Coentrao, Kaka, Benzema, Ozil, Modric.
Manchester City XI (4-3-2-1): Hart; Clichy, Kompany, Nastasic, Maicon; Toure, Garcia, Barry; Nasri, Silva; Tevez.
Subs: Pantilimon, Lescott, Zabaleta, Kolarov, Rodwell, Aguero, Dzeko.
3:12am
abdellah said | 3:12am | Report comment
insha’allah real madrid will win…..