Few fixtures in European football arrive carrying quite the same tension as Real Madrid vs Man City, particularly when the stakes extend beyond simple progression in the Champions League. This meeting at the Santiago Bernabeu is framed not only around elite competition but around quiet pressure,

Real Madrid star Federico Valverde has revealed that he sent a piece of simple advice the way of young teammate Víctor Valdepeñas on Sunday evening.The advice in question? Enjoy youself.The name of

International soccer titans collide Wednesday in Madrid, where Real Madrid plays host to Manchester City in the league phase of the UEFA Champions League.

Madrid recovered Mbappe and Huijsen but still did not have Militao, Camavinga and Alaba, while striker Endrick was also missing through suspension after his red card from the bench against Celta. It led to Alonso giving 19-year-old Victor Valdepenas his senior debut at left-back.

Vinicius Junior, who had been relatively invisible all night long, bested Jonny Otto down the left flank with a blistering run that ended with a pass across the face of goal to his fellow countryman Rodrygo. The Brazilian calmly slotted home his first league goal in nearly 12 months to give Real Madrid the lead.

The pressure is mounting on Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League match with Manchester City. Madrid has won just two of its last seven in all competitions including

Elite Development Squad head coach Ben Wilkinson says there is a palpable sense of excitement as City’s Under-21s prepare to welcome Real Madrid to the Joie Stadium tonight.

Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid earned a valuable three points in the road game against Alaves on December 14. Goals from Kylian Mbappe and Rodrygo resulted in a 2-1 victory, cutting Barcelona's lead at the top back to four points.

Real Madrid sits fifth in the UCL, while ManCity is two points back in ninth. This will be the 15th all-time meeting between the two teams, all of which have come in the Champions League. Real Madrid has won the last three matchups, knocking City out in the Play-offs last year.

Barcelona are in a good moment, as shown by winning their seventh La Liga match in a row against Osasuna. On the other hand, Real Madrid are struggling, which the Catalans’ supporters made known