Match Report
The table read 8th (Manchester City, 16 pts) against 9th (Real Madrid, 15 pts), 1 points apart. Real Madrid's recent output lagged their position: 21st on form over five rounds while 9th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.88/1.13 for Manchester City and 2.63/1.5 for Real Madrid (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.69.
Real Madrid came in having won three on the spin.
Across 16 recorded meetings, Manchester City have 5 wins to Real Madrid's 6, with 5 draws, at 3.38 goals per meeting. Expect goals on precedent — three or more in 69% of the meetings, and both sides scored in 75%.
Etihad Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 53,400. It was 1-1 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-2 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Manchester City: Erling Haaland (41') · Real Madrid: Vinicius Junior (22'), Vinicius Junior (90')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City 47% · Real Madrid 53% · Total shots: 22-14 · On target: 8-7 · Corners: 9-6