Match report

Real Madrid Hold Off Manchester City 1-1 in UEFA Champions League Showdown

Real Madrid
Real Madrid
1–1
FT
Manchester City
Manchester City
May 9, 2023

Real Madrid held off Manchester City to secure a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League clash. The game was marked by early brilliance from Vinicius Junior for Real Madrid and K. De Bruyne's equalizer for Manchester City, maintaining the balance of power between these two giants.

Key Facts

  • • Real Madrid scored first through Vinicius Junior in the 36th minute, assisted by E. Camavinga.
  • • Manchester City equalized with a goal from K. De Bruyne in the 67th minute, assisted by I. Gundogan.
  • • Toni Kroos received a yellow card for Real Madrid at the 45+3 mark for a foul.
  • • I. Gundogan of Manchester City was also cautioned with a yellow card in the 71st minute.

Lineups

Real Madrid

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 T. Courtois (G)
  • 2 Dani Carvajal (D)
  • 22 A. Rüdiger (D)
  • 4 D. Alaba (D)
  • 12 E. Camavinga (D)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 8 T. Kroos (M)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 21 Rodrygo (F)
  • 9 K. Benzema (F)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (F)

Substitutes

  • 11 Marco Asensio
  • 18 A. Tchouaméni
  • 6 Nacho
  • 19 Dani Ceballos
  • 16 Odriozola
  • 5 Vallejo
  • 13 A. Lunin
  • 17 Lucas Vázquez
  • 24 M. Díaz
  • 26 Luis López
  • 7 E. Hazard

Manchester City

Formation: 3-2-4-1

Starting XI

  • 31 Ederson (G)
  • 2 K. Walker (D)
  • 3 Rúben Dias (D)
  • 25 M. Akanji (D)
  • 5 J. Stones (M)
  • 16 Rodri (M)
  • 20 Bernardo Silva (F)
  • 17 K. De Bruyne (M)
  • 8 İ. Gündoğan (M)
  • 10 J. Grealish (F)
  • 9 E. Haaland (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 Aymeric Laporte
  • 47 P. Foden
  • 82 R. Lewis
  • 80 C. Palmer
  • 21 Sergio Gómez
  • 18 S. Ortega
  • 33 S. Carson
  • 19 J. Álvarez
  • 4 K. Phillips
  • 26 R. Mahrez

Timeline

  1. Real Madrid
    36' Real Madrid Goal · Normal Goal
    Vinicius Junior · Assist: E. Camavinga
  2. Real Madrid
    45'+3 Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kroos

    Foul

  3. Manchester City
    67' Manchester City Goal · Normal Goal
    K. De Bruyne · Assist: I. Gundogan
  4. Manchester City
    71' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    I. Gundogan

    Foul

  5. Real Madrid
    79' Real Madrid Card · Yellow Card
    E. Camavinga

    Foul

  6. Real Madrid
    81' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrygo · On: M. Asensio
  7. Real Madrid
    84' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Kroos · On: Aurélien Tchouaméni
  8. Manchester City
    86' Manchester City Card · Yellow Card
    Bernardo Silva

    Foul

  9. Real Madrid
    87' Real Madrid subst · Substitution 3
    Off: L. Modrić · On: Nacho

Match Stats

Stat Real Madrid Manchester City
Fouls 11 11
Pass Accuracy 87% 91%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 10
Corners 8 7
Total Passes 452 565
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 7 3
Shots on Target 4 6
xG 0.70 0.55
Shots off Target 2 1
Possession 44% 56%
Accurate Passes 392 512
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 5 3
Shots Outside Box 7 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Vinicius Junior's goal in the 36th minute gave Real Madrid an early advantage, showcasing their attacking prowess.
  • ▸ K. De Bruyne’s equalizer in the 67th minute re-energized Manchester City and balanced the match.