Match report
Manchester City Defeats Real Madrid 4-3 in Thrilling UEFA Champions League Clash
Manchester City
4–3
FT
Real Madrid
Apr 26, 2022
Manchester City stunned Real Madrid with an impressive 4-3 triumph, securing a crucial win in their UEFA Champions League journey. Key contributions from Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus early on set the tone for the match, despite Real's resilience led by Karim Benzema.
Key Facts
- • Kevin De Bruyne scored in the 2nd minute with an assist from Riyad Mahrez.
- • Gabriel Jesus extended City's lead to 2-0 at the 11th minute, assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
- • Karim Benzema pulled one back for Real Madrid in the 33rd minute, helped by Ferland Mendy.
- • Phil Foden made it 3-1 for Manchester City in the 53rd minute with an assist from Fernandinho.
- • Vinicius Junior scored for Real Madrid in the 55th minute, assisted by Ferland Mendy.
Lineups
Manchester City
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 31 Ederson Moraes (G)
- 14 Aymeric Laporte (D)
- 5 J. Stones (D)
- 3 Rúben Dias (D)
- 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
- 11 O. Zinchenko (D)
- 20 Bernardo Silva (M)
- 16 Rodri (M)
- 47 P. Foden (F)
- 26 R. Mahrez (F)
- 9 Gabriel Jesus (F)
Substitutes
- 25 Fernandinho
- 7 R. Sterling
- 8 İ. Gündoğan
- 33 S. Carson
- 80 C. Palmer
- 79 L. Mbete-Tabu
- 87 J. McAtee
- 90 R. Lavia
- 56 C. Egan-Riley
- 13 Z. Steffen
- 10 J. Grealish
- 6 N. Aké
Real Madrid
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 T. Courtois (G)
- 4 D. Alaba (D)
- 2 Carvajal (D)
- 23 F. Mendy (D)
- 3 Éder Militão (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 8 T. Kroos (M)
- 15 F. Valverde (M)
- 9 K. Benzema (F)
- 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)
- 21 Rodrygo (F)
Substitutes
- 6 Nacho
- 25 E. Camavinga
- 19 Dani Ceballos
- 11 Asensio
- 5 Vallejo
- 13 A. Lunin
- 18 G. Bale
- 17 Lucas Vázquez
- 12 Marcelo
- 14 Casemiro
- 22 Isco
- 40 Toni Fuidias
Timeline
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2' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalK. De Bruyne · Assist: R. Mahrez
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11' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalGabriel Jesus · Assist: K. De Bruyne
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33' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalK. Benzema · Assist: Ferland Mendy
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36' Manchester City subst · Substitution 1Off: J. Stones · On: Fernandinho
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46' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Alaba · On: Nacho
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53' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalP. Foden · Assist: Fernandinho
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55' Real Madrid Goal · Normal GoalVinicius Junior · Assist: Ferland Mendy
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70' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2Off: Rodrygo · On: E. Camavinga
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74' Manchester City Goal · Normal GoalBernardo Silva · Assist: O. Zinchenko
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79' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3Off: L. Modrić · On: D. Ceballos
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81' Manchester City Card · Yellow CardFernandinho
Argument
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82' Real Madrid Goal · PenaltyK. Benzema
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83' Manchester City subst · Substitution 2Off: Gabriel Jesus · On: R. Sterling
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88' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 4Off: Vinicius Junior · On: M. Asensio
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90'+3 Real Madrid Card · Yellow CardNacho
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Manchester City | Real Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 88% | 81% |
| Offsides | 3 | 2 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 11 |
| Corners | 5 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 613 | 416 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 6 | 5 |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 4 |
| Possession | 60% | 40% |
| Accurate Passes | 541 | 336 |
| Shots Inside Box | 13 | 10 |
| Saves | 2 | 1 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early goals by Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesus set Manchester City on a dominant start, establishing a strong lead within the first 15 minutes.
- ▸ Real Madrid's late surge with three quick goals (by Benzema, Vinicius Junior, and another Benzema penalty) in the second half nearly overturned the match, but could not overcome the earlier deficit.