Real Madrid and Manchester City return to set up a UEFA Champions League semi-final. Unlike last year, when both clashed on the same occasion, the start took place in the Spanish capital, with 1-1 draw thanks to goals from Vinícius and Kevin De Bruyne.
In 2022, the duels were live from start to finish. The first ended 4-3 to the English side and the second was an emphatic 3-1 for Carlo Ancelotti’s side, who would later lift the trophy in Paris against another Premier League rival, Liverpool.
However, this crossing adds to a list of several that have been repeated in recent years. Then the history of meetings between Real Madrid and City of Manchester for the Champions League.
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— Champions League (@LigadeCampeones) April 29, 2023
The background between Manchester City and Real Madrid
The duel between Manchester City vs. Real Madrid was born in in the 2012-2013 season and it started with a 3-2 win for the Spaniards in the group stage. Since then, the crossing has been repeated, especially in terminal cases. At the moment, in nine matches there are three wins per team and three draws. Those of the White House prevailed in the semifinals of the 2015-2016 and 2021-2022 campaigns.
| Time | Competition | Example | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | Champions League | Group stage | Real Madrid 3-2 Manchester City |
| 2012-2013 | Champions League | Group stage | Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid |
| 2015-2016 | Champions League | Semi-final (first leg) | Manchester City 0-0 Real Madrid |
| 2015-2016 | Champions League | Semi-final (round) | Real Madrid 1-0 Manchester City |
| 2019-2020 | Champions League | Eighth (one way) | Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City |
| 2019-2020 | Champions League | eighth (round) | Manchester City 2-1 Real Madrid |
| 2021-2022 | Champions League | Semi-final (first leg) | Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid |
| 2021-2022 | Champions League | semi-final (return | Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City |
| 2022-2023 | Champions League | Semi-final (first leg) | Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City |
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The story of Pep Guardiola vs. the real Madrid
Just as Real Madrid against Manchester City has become a classic in recent years, for Pep Guardiola facing the Merengue also has a special flavour. As a symbol of the Blaugrana, DT lives these meetings with high expectations. In the link below, the updated history.
