Real Madrid were 'LUCKY' to win the Champions League, claims Man City chief Ferran Soriano
2 years, 6 months ago

Real Madrid were 'LUCKY' to win the Champions League, claims Man City chief Ferran Soriano

Daily Mail  

Real Madrid were 'a bit lucky' to win the Champions League last season, claims Manchester City CEO Ferran Soriano - who believes Carlo Ancelotti's men 'deserved to lose against PSG, Chelsea, Liverpool and us'. Real Madrid were 'lucky' to win the Champions League last term, Man City's CEO has claimed Ferran Soriano says they 'deserved to lose' against PSG, Chelsea, Liverpool and his club Soriano's City side were themselves beaten 6-5 by Madrid in the semi-finals - with the LaLiga side netting twice in second-leg injury time before winning it in extra time through a Benzema penalty. A Karim Benzema-inspired Madrid crushed City's hearts in the semi-final as they mounted a stunning comeback to reach the final REAL MADRID'S ROAD TO UCL GLORY Last 16: Beat PSG 3-2 on aggregate Quarter finals: Beat Chelsea 5-4 on aggregate Semi-finals: Beat Man City 6-5 on aggregate Final: Beat Liverpool 1-0 He added that Madrid had much better sides in decades gone by without winning the trophy, suggesting that even the best teams in the world could miss out on Europe's grand prize. Madrid had to come through a nervy tie with PSG as they overturned a 1-0 first leg defeat Madrid thumped Chelsea in the quarter-final first leg - but were on the verge of going out in the second leg before Rodrygo and Benzema rescued them Vinicius Jr scored the only goal of the final as Madrid saw off the challenge of Liverpool The next round pitted them against Premier League outfit Chelsea, who they beat 3-1 at Stamford Bridge, but a nervy second leg saw Chelsea race into a 3-0 lead to put one foot in the semi-finals, before Rodryo and Benzema - once again - scored to seal a 5-4 aggregate victory.

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How Man City sacrificed being the best team to become the best businessmen
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How Man City sacrificed being the best team to become the best businessmen

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UEFA Champions League: Manchester City's struggles continue after loss to Juventus; Barcelona beat Dortmund
4 weeks ago

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City's struggles continue after loss to Juventus; Barcelona beat Dortmund

Firstpost  

Manchester City succumbed to yet another defeat after they went down 2-0 to Juventus in the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday. Manchester City’s with a 2-0 defeat away to Juventus in the Champions League on Wednesday, while Pep Guardiola’s old club Barcelona beat Borussia Dortmund to clinch a spot in the knockout stage of Europe’s elite club competition. Juventus players …

Manchester City sinks further into crisis with defeat to Juventus in the Champions League
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4 weeks ago

Manchester City sinks further into crisis with defeat to Juventus in the Champions League

CNN  

CNN — Manchester City’s ongoing crisis shows no sign of ending after Pep Guardiola’s side was beaten 2-0 away at Juventus in the Champions League. Claudia Greco/Reuters Ederson, Kyle Walker, Ruben Dias, Kevin De Bruyne, İlkay Gündoğan, Bernardo Silva, Erling Haaland and Jack Grealish all started against Juve and have played crucial roles in City’s success in recent season. In …

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City seeks to return to form against Juventus
4 weeks, 2 days ago

UEFA Champions League 2024-25: Manchester City seeks to return to form against Juventus

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s malaise leaves the English champion in the unusual position of fretting over qualification for the knockout stages of the Champions League ahead of a tricky trip to Italian giant Juventus. City has often hit top form down the home straight to win the league during Guardiola’s six title successes in the past seven seasons. City squad ‘not enough’ …

Real Madrid will have to play UEFA Champions League playoffs: Carlo Ancelotti
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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Real Madrid will have to play UEFA Champions League playoffs: Carlo Ancelotti

India Today  

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has expressed doubts about his team's ability to secure a top-eight finish in the expanded 36-team Champions League group stage. Despite a remarkable previous season where they claimed both La Liga and Champions League titles, Real Madrid have struggled to replicate their form in Europe. With three group-stage games remaining, Ancelotti labelled Tuesday’s clash in …

Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail
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Why Real Madrid might still crash out of a Champions League designed so they can’t fail

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City fans are ‘right to express what they feel’ after booing team following draw with Feyenoord
1 month, 1 week ago

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City fans are ‘right to express what they feel’ after booing team following draw with Feyenoord

CNN  

CNN — Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had no issues with fans booing his players after the team threw away a 3-0 lead and drew 3-3 against Feyenoord in the Champions League. The result extended City’s winless run to six games and came just three days after the team was hammered 4-0 at home to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier …

‘We have never lived this’: Pep Guardiola details concern after yet another Man City defeat
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‘We have never lived this’: Pep Guardiola details concern after yet another Man City defeat

The Independent  

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Fonseca Warns Milan: Embrace the Challenge in Madrid
2 months ago

Fonseca Warns Milan: Embrace the Challenge in Madrid

The Hindu  

Milan manager Paulo Fonseca urges his players to embrace the moment when they face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Tuesday. Despite having won more Champions League titles than any other club apart from Real (15), it has been almost two decades since Milan lifted the trophy in 2007, while the Madrid side …

Jose Mourinho claims his Manchester United team could still win title ‘if Premier League punish Man City’
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Jose Mourinho claims his Manchester United team could still win title ‘if Premier League punish Man City’

The Independent  

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Why Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title is only just the start
7 months ago

Why Real Madrid’s 15th Champions League title is only just the start

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A real sense of achievement
7 months ago

A real sense of achievement

China Daily  

Real Madrid's Toni Kroos lifts the trophy after winning the Champions League final against Borussia Dortmund at Wembley in London on Saturday. Ancelotti's fifth Champions League title was his third in two spells with Madrid, and two more than his closest rivals Zinedine Zidane, Pep Guardiola and Bob Paisley. Madrid's win comes just a year after Manchester City lifted the …

Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League final: Real Madrid seals 15th European Cup after 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund

Associated Press  

LONDON — In an explosion of gold and silver confetti, Real Madrid held aloft the Champions League trophy for a record-extending 15th time on Saturday. “We changed things because in the first half we were a bit lazy.” Carvajal headed Madrid in front in the 74th minute and Vinicius doubled the Spanish giant’s lead nine minutes later. Ancelotti’s fifth Champions …

Champions League final: Real Madrid’s European kings are so good, Ancelotti wants them to be studied
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League final: Real Madrid’s European kings are so good, Ancelotti wants them to be studied

Associated Press  

LONDON — Whatever you call it, just don’t call it luck. “We also suffer on the pitch when we are losing.” Those spectacular comebacks just add to the mystique that surrounds Madrid and the Champions League. “Everyone that likes football knows Real Madrid is a special team in this competition,” Nacho said. It is something special to win so many …

Champions League final: Why a win for Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund would defy the odds
7 months, 1 week ago

Champions League final: Why a win for Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund would defy the odds

Associated Press  

Real Madrid is going for a record-extending 15th European Cup. Madrid’s record in the Champions League era is even more impressive: Eight wins since the tournament was rebranded in 1992; three in a row from 2016-18 and five in the last 10 years. It’s a competition where we’re more focused,” says Ancelotti, who can win a record-extending fifth Champions League …

Premier League: Man City’s winning mindset helped beat Arsenal in the title race, says Rodri
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League: Man City’s winning mindset helped beat Arsenal in the title race, says Rodri

The Hindu  

Manchester City’s season-long winning mentality propelled them to overtake Arsenal in the Premier League, midfielder Rodri said after his side won an unprecedented fourth straight English top-flight title. Rodri scored as City beat West Ham United 3-1 at the Etihad on Sunday to win the title two points ahead of Arsenal, which chased them all the way into the final …

Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Real Madrid adapts to Champions League needs: Shock and awe one week, armadillo defense the next

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Antonio Rudiger stared down the goalkeeper, took a deep breath, and drilled home the decisive penalty, proving once again there is no tougher task in club soccer than beating Real Madrid in the Champions League. Everyone was writing us off but we’re still here.” Those soccer purists who delight in Guardiola’s passing-and-pressure game like to say Madrid …

Man City’s Rodri slams Real Madrid’s tactics after Champions League defeat: ‘I only saw one team’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Man City’s Rodri slams Real Madrid’s tactics after Champions League defeat: ‘I only saw one team’

The Independent  

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How Real Madrid’s ‘lucky’ night exposed the truth about Man City
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How Real Madrid’s ‘lucky’ night exposed the truth about Man City

The Independent  

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Advantage Manchester City after thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Advantage Manchester City after thrilling 3-3 draw against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu

Hindustan Times  

And so, over to the Etihad in eight days after a 3-3 draw that in the time of the Indian Premier League felt like teams having settled down after big powerplays before coming strongly at the end. No team has won as many Champions League titles as Real Madrid’s 14 and no team is as used to late twists in …

Manchester City spent £200m to get worse – but it doesn’t mean they won’t win the title
9 months, 1 week ago

Manchester City spent £200m to get worse – but it doesn’t mean they won’t win the title

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The long and short of City-Real rivalry in the Champions League
9 months, 3 weeks ago

The long and short of City-Real rivalry in the Champions League

Hindustan Times  

Hold your breath, it’s Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City vs Carlo Ancelotti’s Real Madrid in the 2023-24 Champions League quarterfinals. They have won seven Premier League titles since and last season, they also broke the jinx of the Champions League by beating Inter Milan in the final. To date, these two clubs have met 10 times in the Champions League and …

Pep Guardiola: Manchester City believe they can defend Champions League title
10 months ago

Pep Guardiola: Manchester City believe they can defend Champions League title

The Independent  

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Man City advances to the quarterfinals of the Champions League after 3-1 win over Copenhagen
10 months ago

Man City advances to the quarterfinals of the Champions League after 3-1 win over Copenhagen

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City continued its pursuit of back-to-back Champions League titles by advancing to the quarterfinals of European club soccer’s elite competition with a 3-1 win over Copenhagen on Wednesday. It is the seventh straight season Pep Guardiola’s team has advanced to the quarterfinals and this latest victory extended an unbeaten home run in the Champions League that …

Premier League: Guardiola says rivals want Man City to fail ‘more than ever’
1 year ago

Premier League: Guardiola says rivals want Man City to fail ‘more than ever’

The Hindu  

Pep Guardiola believes many people now want Manchester City to fail “more than ever” after the club won its fifth trophy of an outstanding year. City returns to English domestic action at Everton on Wednesday after adding the Club World Cup with a 4-0 thrashing of Brazilian side Fluminense in Saudi Arabia to its trophy cabinet, having already lifted the …

Man City reach the top of European football while fighting financial charges
1 year ago

Man City reach the top of European football while fighting financial charges

The Independent  

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Rodri says Manchester City have ‘nothing to regret’ after thrilling Chelsea draw
1 year, 1 month ago

Rodri says Manchester City have ‘nothing to regret’ after thrilling Chelsea draw

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Premier League: Arsenal’s win over Manchester City sends a message, we must keep believing - Arteta
1 year, 3 months ago

Premier League: Arsenal’s win over Manchester City sends a message, we must keep believing - Arteta

The Hindu  

Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta said their first victory over champion Manchester City in eight years on Sunday sends a message to his team that it must keep believing. “It certainly sends a message to the team, that they keep believing in what they are doing,” Arteta said. “He has been saying for a few weeks I’m going to be there …

Manchester City favourites to win Champions League, says Ancelotti
1 year, 3 months ago

Manchester City favourites to win Champions League, says Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid never considers itself favourite to win the Champions League despite its rich history in the competition, manager Carlo Ancelotti said on Tuesday as he singled out holder Manchester City as the bookmakers’ pick. However in the Champions League, like always, there are surprises at the end,” Ancelotti told reporters ahead of facing Union at the Bernabeu. They won …

VIDEO: Manchester City trains ahead of UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla
1 year, 4 months ago

VIDEO: Manchester City trains ahead of UEFA Super Cup clash against Sevilla

The Hindu  

Rodri believes winning the UEFA Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday is another chance to put Manchester City “on the map in Europe” after ending their long wait to lift the Champions League. Sevilla stands in City’s way of another European trophy in Athens after the Spaniards lifted their seventh Europa League in 17 years back in May. …

Man City chairman vows to give ‘very blunt views’ on FFP charges once concluded
1 year, 6 months ago

Man City chairman vows to give ‘very blunt views’ on FFP charges once concluded

The Independent  

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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City ‘part of history’ after winning Champions League
1 year, 6 months ago

Pep Guardiola: Manchester City ‘part of history’ after winning Champions League

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Manchester City treble-winners can be judged among the greats – Pep Guardiola
1 year, 6 months ago

Manchester City treble-winners can be judged among the greats – Pep Guardiola

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Now let’s make it a treble, Guardiola urges Manchester City players
1 year, 7 months ago

Now let’s make it a treble, Guardiola urges Manchester City players

The Hindu  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urged his players to seize the opportunity of a lifetime after they beat archrivals Manchester United 2-1 in the FA Cup final on Saturday. Victory in the first-ever all-Manchester FA Cup final, secured by Ilkay Gundogan’s brace of volleyed goals, came hot on the heels of a fifth Premier League title in six seasons under …

Premier League: Casemiro stars as Manchester United thrash Chelsea to secure Champions League place
1 year, 7 months ago

Premier League: Casemiro stars as Manchester United thrash Chelsea to secure Champions League place

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Erik ten Hag said Manchester United are back where they belong after a 4-1 thrashing of Chelsea on Thursday secured a return to the Champions League next season. By contrast, confirmation of a top-four finish rounds off a successful first season in charge for Ten Hag after also ending United’s six-year trophy drought by winning the League Cup in February. …

Manchester City have to win Champions League to be considered a great team, says Pep Guardiola
1 year, 7 months ago

Manchester City have to win Champions League to be considered a great team, says Pep Guardiola

India Today  

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said that his team needs to win the UEFA Champions League to be considered a great team. City have won the 2022/23 Premier League title and are in the finals of the FA Cup and the Champions League. Speaking to The Times, Guardiola said Manchester City will have to win in Europe to be …

Man City: It's too early to call them the greatest - but they're on their way, writes OLIVER HOLT
1 year, 7 months ago

Man City: It's too early to call them the greatest - but they're on their way, writes OLIVER HOLT

Daily Mail  

It was the totality of Manchester City’s domination of Real Madrid on Wednesday night that was so startling. The best performance by an English team in Europe that I have witnessed live was Manchester United’s 3-2 victory over Juventus in Turin in 1999, also a Champions League semi-final second leg. It would be a stretch to say they're better than …

Real Madrid at critical juncture after impotent and powerless Champions League exit
1 year, 7 months ago

Real Madrid at critical juncture after impotent and powerless Champions League exit

The Independent  

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‘No doubt’ Carlo Ancelotti should stay at Real Madrid despite Champions League failure
1 year, 7 months ago

‘No doubt’ Carlo Ancelotti should stay at Real Madrid despite Champions League failure

The Independent  

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Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League result and report as City book final spot
1 year, 7 months ago

Man City vs Real Madrid: Champions League result and report as City book final spot

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UEFA Champions League: Bernardo Silva Brace Helps Man City Beat Real Madrid To Reach Final
1 year, 7 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Bernardo Silva Brace Helps Man City Beat Real Madrid To Reach Final

ABP News  

Premier League giants Manchester City defeated 14-time champions Real Madrid 5-1 on aggregate on Wednesday to reach their second Champions League final. While the first-leg of the semifinal between the two teams had ended in a 1-1 draw, the second leg saw City thump Madrid 4-0 at home to proceed to the summit clash and end their wait for a …

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City Matchwinner Bernardo Silva Hails 'Beautiful' Night
1 year, 7 months ago

UEFA Champions League: Manchester City Matchwinner Bernardo Silva Hails 'Beautiful' Night

News 18  

Manchester City’s man-of-the-match Bernardo Silva hailed their Champions League semi-final thrashing of Real Madrid on Wednesday as a “beautiful” and “wonderful” night. “A wonderful feeling to be in the final again, and hopefully this time we can try and win it,” added Silva, whose team lost the Champions League final to Chelsea two years ago. “We knew that they are …

Champions League: Man City was better and deserved to win, says Ancelotti
1 year, 7 months ago

Champions League: Man City was better and deserved to win, says Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted his side was beaten by the better side as it suffered a painful 4-0 demolition at Manchester City on Wednesday that completed a 5-1 aggregate defeat in their Champions League semifinal. “They played better than us and deserved to win,” Ancelotti told reporters. We have to learn and for the next season, to be …

Man City beats Real Madrid 4-0 to advance to Champions League final
1 year, 7 months ago

Man City beats Real Madrid 4-0 to advance to Champions League final

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Manchester City is three games away from making history. And after the stunning rout of Real Madrid in the Champions League semifinals on Wednesday, Pep Guardiola’s march toward a treble of trophies feels unstoppable. After drawing the first leg 1-1, Madrid’s undisputed kings of Europe were humbled and, except for the efforts of goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, the …

Champions League: Real Madrid clash with Manchester City a meeting of Europe's best, says Carlo Ancelotti
1 year, 7 months ago

Champions League: Real Madrid clash with Manchester City a meeting of Europe's best, says Carlo Ancelotti

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Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti believes the two best teams in Europe will go head-to-head for a place in the Champions League final on Wednesday when the Spanish giants visit Manchester City. The after the first leg in Madrid last week as City seek revenge for defeat at the same stage of the competition last season to Ancelotti’s men. But …

Champions League: Quality alone not enough to beat City, says Madrid coach Ancelotti
1 year, 7 months ago

Champions League: Quality alone not enough to beat City, says Madrid coach Ancelotti

The Hindu  

Real Madrid will need to rely on more than individual talent to overcome Manchester City in its Champions League semifinal second leg, manager Carlo Ancelotti said as his side aim for a record-extending 15th European Cup title. Madrid has won five Champions League trophies in the last decade, three with Zinedine Zidane and two with Ancelotti, including last season when …

Man City thrash Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Champions League final
1 year, 7 months ago

Man City thrash Real Madrid 4-0 to reach Champions League final

Al Jazeera  

Bernardo Silva scores a brace as City outclass Madrid to win 5-1 on aggregate and set up a final against Inter Milan. Manchester City marched into the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons after outclassing holders Real Madrid 4-0 for a 5-1 aggregate victory at a raucous Etihad Stadium. Bernardo Silva’s first-half double put City in …

Champions League: Guardiola says his legacy is ‘exceptional’ even if Man City loses to Real Madrid
1 year, 7 months ago

Champions League: Guardiola says his legacy is ‘exceptional’ even if Man City loses to Real Madrid

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — At times the pressure of winning the Champions League has seemed too much for Manchester City’s players to bear. That contrast between the rivals is just one of the reasons why Wednesday’s Champions League semifinal is so compelling, with the game delicately poised at 1-1 after the first leg. Maybe one of the most important since we …

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Highlights, UCL Updates: Kevin De Bruyne Scores Equaliser After Vinicius' Wonder Goal
1 year, 8 months ago

Real Madrid vs Manchester City Highlights, UCL Updates: Kevin De Bruyne Scores Equaliser After Vinicius' Wonder Goal

News 18  

Real Madrid vs Manchester City: Hello and welcome to our coverage of Real Madrid vs Manchester City UEFA Champions League Semifinal first leg at Santiago Bernabeu. Carlo Ancelotti’s Madrid made a sensational comeback in the final minutes of last season semifinal’s second leg against City to reach the final and eventually lift the UEFA Champions League trophy. Guardiola’s side beat …

'If Madrid doesn't win Champions League...': Ex-Barca player fires colossal warning to Ancelotti before Chelsea showdown
1 year, 9 months ago

'If Madrid doesn't win Champions League...': Ex-Barca player fires colossal warning to Ancelotti before Chelsea showdown

Hindustan Times  

Even though Carlo Ancelotti has pledged his allegiance to Real Madrid, there's a heavy possibility that the veteran Italian manager might receive an unceremonious exit from the Santiago Bernabeu at season end. In his second spell at Real Madrid, the former Paris Saint Germain head coach had guided the La Liga giants to UEFA Champions League glory last year. And …

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