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Manchester City, Real Madrid's Champions League Rivalry: A Decade of Thrilling Encounter

Posted : 10 February 2025

Manchester City and Real Madrid will meet for the fourth consecutive season in the Champions League, this time in the play-off round, with the first leg set for Tuesday in Manchester. The fixture has become a modern classic in European football, with memorable encounters over the past decade that have cemented its high-stakes reputation.

 

The 2015-16 semifinal saw Real Madrid edge Manchester City 1-0 on aggregate, with a deflected Gareth Bale cross breaking the deadlock. Despite City’s protests over a controversial non-red card for Lucas Vazquez, Madrid advanced to the final and claimed their 11th European Cup.

 

 Fast forward to 2020, and City, under Pep Guardiola, triumphed over Madrid 4-2 on aggregate in the last 16, with Gabriel Jesus and Kevin De Bruyne shining in both legs, though they were later eliminated by Lyon in the quarterfinals.

 

In 2022, Real Madrid orchestrated one of the greatest comebacks in Champions League history, overturning a 4-3 deficit to Manchester City in the semifinals. Despite City dominating the tie, Madrid's Rodrygo scored twice in stoppage time, and Karim Benzema sealed the win in extra time, sending them to the final, where they defeated Liverpool.

 

 In contrast, City were clinical in the 2022-23 semifinals, winning 5-1 on aggregate, with a dominant second-leg performance ensuring their first-ever Champions League title. The 2023-24 quarterfinals saw Madrid avenge their defeat, drawing 4-4 on aggregate before winning 4-3 on penalties, showcasing their resilience as they went on to secure another European crown.

 

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