'A modern classic' - Real Madrid & Man City's European rivalry

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  A rivalry of our times - why Man City & Real are fighting for their lives

  Guillem Balague examines the problems that have led Manchester City and Real Madrid to meet in the Champions League play-off.
  
  BBC News - Feb. 10
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  Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: A look back at Champions League giants' continental rivalry

  Once again, Real and City will meet in UCL play, but this time it's much earlier than expected
  
  CBS Sports - Feb. 9
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  Man City's lack of belief and ageing team exposed by ruthless Real Madrid

  Manchester City's lack of belief and ageing squad is exposed by ruthless Real Madrid to leave their Champions League hopes in danger, writes BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty
  
  BBC News - Feb. 12
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  Real Madrid stuns Manchester City in the new ‘European Clásico,’ and brings the 2025 Champions League to life

  Real Madrid came back to beat Man City 3-2 in a fantastic first leg of their Champions League playoff tie.
  
  Yahoo Sports - Feb. 11

• Real Madrid in the UCL? Right now, Man City struggle to beat Leyton Orient

  Real Madrid will hardly be trembling with fear when they watch Manchester City's laboured 2-1 win at Leyton Orient in the FA Cup.
  
  ESPN - Feb. 8
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  Man City and Real Madrid meet in Champions League with one of Europe's giants facing elimination

  Manchester City and Real Madrid are going head-to-head again in the Champions League, with the eventual loser facing an unusually early exit from European club soccer’s most prestigious tournament
  
  ABC News - Feb. 11
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  Man City tried to out-Real Madrid Los Blancos but Champions League holders do what they always do

  Behind a makeshift defense, Los Blancos went to the Etihad, trailed late and still came away with the victory
  
  CBS Sports - Feb. 11
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  Carlo Ancelotti hails Real Madrid's defense in win at Man City, reveals surprising detail about backline

  Los Blancos pulled out their late UCL magic as their coach shared a surprising detail about the defense
  
  CBS Sports - Feb. 11
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  Champions League exit awaits Real Madrid or Man City and at least 3 more former title holders

  At least four former European champions will be among eight teams eliminated from the Champions League when the new knockout playoff round ends this week: Real Madrid or Manchester City, Bayern ...
  
  ABC News - 4d

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  When Sir Keir Starmer touches down in Washington next week, he will be treading a fine diplomatic line.
  
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