UCL playoff draw: Man City to face Real Madrid

Manchester City have been drawn to face Real Madrid in the Champions League playoff round, the fourth season in a row that the two clubs have met in the tournament's knockout stages.

ESPN - 1h

‘We have tougher schedules’: Guardiola faces packed fixture list after Madrid draw

City take on Real Madrid over two legs in February Premier League champions play seven games in 24 days Pep Guardiola could not hide his frustration with Manchester City’s fixture schedule in ...

The Guardian - 5h

Champions League playoff picks: Madrid over Man City, PSG and Bayern advance, more

The Champions League playoff round has given us some tasty ties, including a meeting of the past two winners, Real Madrid and Man City. Here are our picks to advance to the round of 16.

ESPN - 7h

Manchester City to face Real Madrid in playoff, Brighton reject £75m Mitoma bid: football – live

Champions League playoffs: Bayern to face Celtic Ten things to look out for this weekend | Mail Simon Uefa are still preambling. I have learned that one side of the draw will be silver ...

The Guardian - 2h

Champions League draw pits two giants against each other as Real Madrid and Manchester City set to face off

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CBS Sports - 4h

Man City draw Real & Celtic face Bayern in play-offs

Manchester City will play Real Madrid while Celtic will face Bayern Munich in the Champions League play-off round.

BBC News - 8h

2024-25 Champions League draw results, bracket, scenarios: Man City get Real Madrid, Bayern Munich vs. Celtic

The Champions League draw was Friday setting the matchups for the knockout playoffs

CBS Sports - 8h

City scrape through in UCL; Liverpool top league

Manchester City scraped through to the playoff knockout round of the Champions League with a 3-1 win Club Brugge at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday as Liverpool wrapped up top spot in the group phase.

ESPN - 1d

Courtois on Madrid-City tie: Not afraid of anyone

Thibaut Courtois said Real Madrid "aren't afraid of anyone" as they await Friday's Champions League playoff draw, which will see them face Manchester City or Celtic for a place in the round of 16.

ESPN - 1d

Champions League bracket: Possible knockout round matchups as Man City to face Real Madrid or Bayern Munich

The Champions League knockout phase playoffs begin on Feb. 11

CBS Sports - 1d

Champions League: Ancelotti fears City playoff as Real Madrid miss top eight

Bayern and Real Madrid head to playoffs despite wins Leverkusen and Lille in last-16 spots ahead of Atalanta Real Madrid and Bayern Munich both won their final league phase matches but ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City can't win Champions League as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich lie in wait

The Spanish boss was honest about his team's UCL outlook after just getting into the next round

CBS Sports - 1d

Man City avoid Champions League humiliation as Real or Bayern await

Manchester City's Champions League hopes almost ended against Club Brugge - but a big improvement is needed to make the last 16, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

BBC News - 1d

UCL draw: Why Man City can face Bayern, Real Madrid

There will be a blockbuster knockout tie between Man City and Bayern Munich or Real Madrid. Here's why.

ESPN - 1d

Champions League MD8 reaction: City scrape through, but now face Bayern or Madrid

Be it Man City's comeback, Dembélé's master class, or Arsenal watching Watkins, the first-ever final day of a Champions League league phase delivered plenty of drama.

ESPN - 1d

Manchester City survive Brugge scare to set up Bayern Munich or Real Madrid tie

Manchester City ought not to have needed a wake-up call given the situation they were in, not to mention the stakes. Fail to win here and ignominy belonged to them, a Champions League exit at the ...

The Guardian - 1d

Pep confident of City sealing UCL knockout spot

Pep Guardiola said he is convinced Manchester City will beat Club Brugge and book their place in the Champions League knock-out rounds.

ESPN - 3d

Champions League scenarios: How Real Madrid, Bayern Munich can both make top eight; Who wins if Man City lose?

Plus, how three French teams can get byes, and how one Italian rival could knock another out of the top eight, and more

CBS Sports - 3d

Ancelotti: 'Good news' for Madrid if City exit UCL

Carlo Ancelotti has said Manchester City's elimination from the Champions League would be good news for Real Madrid.

ESPN - Jan. 24

Man City facing Champions League elimination, Pochettino shows personality in win & transfer grades for all!

Christian and Alexis recap Champions League match day 7 including Manchester City’s collapse against PSG. Then, Christian and Alexis take a look at all the fun hijinks from the USMNT’s win over ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 24

Real Madrid top Football Money League with $1 billion revenue to widen gap over Manchester City

The Taylor Swift effect and further revenue away from soccer have helped Los Blancos, with the Miami Dolphins' home game later this year only expected to help keep them at the top.

CBS Sports - Jan. 23

Pep: City down to 'last chance' to avoid UCL exit

Pep Guardiola said Manchester City have one "last chance" to salvage their Champions League campaign after a 4-2 defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

ESPN - Jan. 23

Real Madrid break €1bn barrier to top football money league

Real Madrid become the first football club to generate more than 1bn euros in annual revenue, according to analysis by Deloitte.

BBC News - Jan. 23

City on brink in UCL after PSG 4-goal comeback

Paris Saint-Germain clawed back from two goals down to stun Manchester City 4-2 in the Champions League on Wednesday and leave the English club outside the playoff places and in danger of elimination.

ESPN - Jan. 22

Madrid get big UCL win with Rodrygo, Vini doubles

Holders Real Madrid hammered RB Salzburg 5-1 in a Champions League clash in the Spanish capital on Wednesday thanks to doubles from Brazilian forwards Rodrygo and Vinicius Jr either side of a goal ...

ESPN - Jan. 22

Man City's Stones 'back' for UCL clash with PSG

Manchester City's defence will be strengthened by the return of John Stones, manager Pep Guardiola said, as they get ready to resume their Champions League campaign at Paris St Germain on Wednesday.

ESPN - Jan. 21

Alonso 'very calm' amid Real Madrid links

Xabi Alonso has said he's "very calm" despite being linked to taking charge at Real Madrid, with speculation over the future of Carlo Ancelotti.

ESPN - Jan. 21

When Real Madrid Signed a Soccer Prodigy and It Did Not Work Out

Ten years ago, the team presented Martin Odegaard to the media after beating Europe’s biggest clubs. But he made little impact.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid want Arsenal star Saliba

Real Madrid will move to sign an Arsenal centre-back and Man City winger in the summer.

ESPN - Jan. 17

Supercopa lessons for Barca, Real Madrid; Man United beat Arsenal; more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Sunday's Supercopa win is a huge confidence boost for Barcelona, while also shining a light on what's wrong with Madrid. Plus: Man United's performance means more than their FA Cup win over Arsenal.

ESPN - Jan. 13

Real Madrid vs. Barcelona takeaways: Hansi Flicks wins first trophy, Real Madrid show wide range of worries

Barcelona beat Real Madrid 5-2 on Sunday

CBS Sports - Jan. 12

Barcelona thrash Real Madrid in chaotic clásico Spanish Super Cup final

Spanish Super Cup final: Barcelona 5-2 Real Madrid Barça shrug off Szczesny red card after first-half blitz “I don’t know what’s going on with the cl á sicos but they have been a bit mad ...

The Guardian - Jan. 12

Bellingham and Rodrygo sink Mallorca as Real Madrid reach Super Cup final

Real Madrid 3-0 Mallorca Spanish champions set to face rivals Barcelona in Jeddah Second-half goals from Jude Bellingham and Rodrygo helped Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Mallorca in the Spanish ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Real Madrid to face Barcelona in Supercopa de España final

Real Madrid will face Barcelona in the Supercopa de España final following a 3-0 semi-final victory over Mallorca on Thursday. Scorer: Bellingham 61', 90+3' Valjent (OG), Rodrygo 90+6'Carlo Ancelo...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 9

Vinicius red card is a chance for Real Madrid to calm vitriol, not spike it

Vinicius' sending-off vs. Valencia was a fairly unremarkable moment -- and just his second career red card -- but the manner in which it was covered must be scrutinized.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Liverpool slip up against Man United, Real Madrid's roaring comeback & the boys react to some viral moments

Christian and Alexis react to Liverpool’s shocking draw against Manchester United. Then, Christian and Alexis recap all the other big matches around Europe including Arsenal’s draw to Brighton and ...

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 7

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid join race for Zubimendi

Real Madrid have reportedly joined the race to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - Jan. 6

Amad earns Man Utd draw at Liverpool in thriller

Amad Diallo struck a late equaliser as Manchester United made a mockery of their recent form to hold Premier League leaders Liverpool to a thrilling 2-2 draw at Anfield on Sunday.

ESPN - Jan. 5

Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid prepare move for Huijsen

Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

ESPN - Jan. 3

‘Wait and see’: Real Madrid keep their counsel over Trent Alexander-Arnold

Ancelotti won’t commit on move for Liverpool defender Alexander-Arnold can speak to club over summer move Carlo Ancelotti has refused to be drawn on Real Madrid’s pursuit of the Liverpool ...

The Guardian - Jan. 2

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