Match Report
The table read 5th (Manchester City U21, 4 pts) against 3rd (Real Madrid U21, 7 pts), 3 points apart. Manchester City U21's recent output lagged their position: 20th on form over five rounds while 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.67/1.67 for Manchester City U21 and 1.33/0.33 for Real Madrid U21 (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.6.
Etihad Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 53,400. It was 1-1 at the break — the second half brought no more goals and it finished 1-1.
Goal scorers
Manchester City U21: Emilio Lawrence (28') · Real Madrid U21: César Palacios (3')
Key stats
Possession: Manchester City U21 54% · Real Madrid U21 46% · Total shots: 10-10 · On target: 7-4 · Corners: 6-6


