Match report
Manchester City Defeats Real Madrid 2-1 in UEFA Champions League
Manchester City
2–1
FT
Real Madrid
Aug 7, 2020
Manchester City secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League. Goals from Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus ensured City's dominance, despite a strong response from Karim Benzema for Madrid. The match showcased exceptional skill and tenacity from both teams.
Key Facts
- • Manchester City 2–1 Real Madrid
- • Raheem Sterling scored the opening goal for Manchester City in the 9th minute
- • Karim Benzema equalized for Real Madrid in the 28th minute
- • Gabriel Jesus restored City's lead with a goal in the 68th minute
- • Luka Modrić received a yellow card for Real Madrid in the 81st minute
Lineups
Manchester City
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 31 Ederson (G)
- 2 Kyle Walker (D)
- 25 Fernandinho (D)
- 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 27 João Cancelo (D)
- 17 Kevin De Bruyne (M)
- 16 Rodri (M)
- 8 İlkay Gündoğan (M)
- 7 Raheem Sterling (F)
- 47 Phil Foden (F)
- 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Claudio Bravo
- 30 Nicolás Otamendi
- 50 Eric García
- 78 Taylor Harwood-Bellis
- 5 John Stones
- 11 Oleksandr Zinchenko
- 80 Cole Palmer
- 20 Bernardo Silva
- 21 David Silva
- 82 Adrián Bernabé García
- 69 Thomas Doyle
- 26 Riyad Mahrez
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 Thibaut Courtois (G)
- 2 Daniel Carvajal (D)
- 5 Raphaël Varane (D)
- 3 Éder Militão (D)
- 23 Ferland Mendy (D)
- 10 Luka Modrić (M)
- 14 Casemiro (M)
- 8 Toni Kroos (M)
- 27 Rodrygo (F)
- 9 Karim Benzema (F)
- 7 Eden Hazard (F)
Substitutes
- 1 Alphonse Aréola
- 26 Diego Altube
- 12 Marcelo
- 6 Nacho Fernández
- 39 Javier Hernandez
- 22 Isco
- 15 Federico Valverde
- 17 Lucas Vázquez
- 18 Luka Jović
- 20 Marco Asensio
- 25 Vinícius Júnior
- 21 Brahim Díaz
Timeline
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9' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalR. Sterling · Assist: Gabriel Jesus
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28' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalK. Benzema · Assist: Rodrygo
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61' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: M. Asensio · On: Rodrygo
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67' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: Bernardo Silva · On: P. Foden
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68' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Jesus
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81' Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardL. Modrić
Tripping
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81' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: David Silva · On: R. Sterling
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83' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Lucas · On: D. Carvajal
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83' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Valverde · On: L. Modrić
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83' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: L. Jović · On: E. Hazard
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89' Manchester City subst · Substitution 3Off: Nicolás Otamendi · On: Rodri
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester City | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 3 |
| Pass Accuracy | 87% | 85% |
| Offsides | 1 | 4 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 19 | 9 |
| Corners | 7 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 603 | 493 |
| Yellow Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 6 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Accurate Passes | 524 | 418 |
| Shots Inside Box | 12 | 4 |
| Saves | 3 | 5 |
| Shots Outside Box | 7 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Raheem Sterling's early goal in the 9th minute set the tone for Manchester City
- ▸ Gabriel Jesus' second goal in the 68th minute was crucial, securing the victory for Manchester City