In the absence of influential midfielder Rodri, out for the season after suffering a serious knee injury against Arsenal, Pep Guardiola ’s side lacked their usual calm, composure and creativity. Having taken the lead through Josko Gvardiol ten minutes before half time, the visitors struggled to create consistent chances.

City clawed back a one-goal deficit pulling ahead thanks to a penalty converted by Erling Haaland before halftime

Erling Haaland scored for the first time at the Bernabeu as Manchester City earned a priceless and fully deserved 2-1 win at Real Madrid in the Champions League. Pep Guardiola's side went behind to a brilliant strike from Rodrygo,

Kylian Mbappé was an unused substitute in Real Madrid’s 2-1 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League on Wednesday. Mbappé, who has scored 25 goals for Madrid this season, was left out of Madrid’s starting lineup and stayed on the bench following reports of a minor knee injury.

As the minutes ticked on, the frantic pace of the game settled. City were happy to defend their lead while the hosts’ energy dwindled. Whistles rang out, urging Alonso’s men to dig deep and put it all on the line for an equalizer.

The Bournemouth attacker is attracting major interest from at least three Premier League clubs heading into January, with Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham among those with a genuine interest in the 25-year-old – while Manchester United have also been credited with an admiration for the player.

A new report from COPE, as relayed by RM4 Arab, has revealed that Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso will be forced to rely on only two tactical solutions if Kylian Mbappe is ultimately ruled out of

Zongo, an attacking midfielder who only turned 16 in November, rose to prominence with a series of dazzling showings at last month’s Under-17 World Cup, racking up two goals and three assists in six games as Burkina Faso made it as far as the quarterfinals.