9:01 p.m.
LET’S START THE PARTY!
9:00 p.m.
Very affectionate greeting between Pep Guardiola and Xabi Alonso
La Tolosarra was the axis of Guardiola’s Bayern Munich. There is a very special treatment, despite the Mourinho era in which Xabi Alonso was a direct rival of the Barça coach at the time.
8:59 p.m.
ROAR THE STANDS OF SANTIAGO BERNABÉUUUUU!
He continues to delight Madrid supporters. The protagonists greet each other to take position on the playing field and start the match.
8:58 p.m.
SKIP THE PROTAGONISTS TO CAAAAMPOOOOOO!
The Champions League anthem rings out at the Bernabéu. Spectacular atmosphere, as it could not be otherwise, in the white stronghold.
8:57 p.m.
The protagonists wait in the tunnel
They are about to jump onto the grass.
8:56 p.m.
THE ANTHEM OF THE TENTH PLAY!
There is already a typhoon in the background with text that says “My Madrid is already attacking.”
8:56 p.m.
Vinícius: “Without Mbappé, we all have to take a step forward”
“He scored a lot and I hope he comes back soon, and we have to have confidence in Gonzalo and Rodrygo. “When we connect with the fans, we rarely lose and I hope we have a good match today.”
8:54 p.m.
Today could be the day for these two
8:53 p.m.
Players in the locker room!
This is about to begin.
8:52 p.m.
Referee team:
Principal: Clément Turpin.
VAR: Jérôme Brisard.
8:48 p.m.
Courteous can be decisive
This has been demonstrated in recent years as Real Madrid’s undisputed goalkeeper.
8:47 p.m.
In the absence of Mbappé, Bellingham as protagonist?
8:47 p.m.
Vinícius: “We are all with Xabi Alonso”
“We know we have to improve and this match can change everything.”
8:44 p.m.
This is what the Real Madrid locker room looks like
8:43 p.m.
Emilio Butragueño: “You have to play with a lot of intensity”
“Get out of their pressure, don’t lose balls when we are circulating, their first pass when they are flying is forward… I hope we are inspired up top, and that at the back, be very careful, with very little they generate a lot of danger, but that’s how it is, one of the best teams in Europe and candidate for the title.”
8:43 p.m.
Emilio Butragueño, on City: “A little more to say: maximum difficulty, very powerful team, with many strengths and virtues”
“He demands an almost perfect match from us. But it’s the Bernabéu, the Champions League… we know each other well and it’s a great match, everyone is watching what’s happening tonight, the setting is very difficult to beat and we have all the ingredients to see a wonderful football match, and it’s normal that we see it.”
8:40 p.m.
Real Madrid and Manchester City have faced each other 14 times
The Whites have won five times, the Sky Blues four and have been tied five times.
8:37 p.m.
The visiting goalkeepers are already warming up
Courtois does it too, with the white replacement goalkeepers.
8:36 p.m.
Xabi Alonso on Gonzalo García: “He has characteristics and great qualities”
“It’s clear that Kylian is Kylian, but Gonzalo contributes a lot. In every situation, opportunities present themselves. And Gonzalo has always been prepared, he has already proven it. “We trust him completely.”
8:35 p.m.
Xabi Alonso: “Mbappé is not here to play”
“We’ll see if in the end a little bit, but I didn’t have good feelings. It was neither about not being able to give 100%, nor about taking unnecessary risks. There is a risk, it must be assessed.
8:33 p.m.
Ceballos will be the axis
Tchouaméni will accompany him, even if he should be more attentive to the rearguard. It is the Andalusian who will manage the game in place of Güler.
8:32 p.m.
Rodrygo is good at City
He has already eliminated him in 2022, during this agonizing return in which he scored two goals. Also, in 2024, it played a big role.
8:25 p.m.
De Bruyne’s big goal that Manchester City boast about
8:20 p.m.
Everything is prepared in the white stronghold
8:20 p.m.
Be careful with Mbappé
Even though he still suffers from knee discomfort and a broken finger, he wants to play. The most likely is that he will be a substitute and come out in the second half, if necessary. This represents 57% of the goals.
8:19 p.m.
The tunnel and roof of the current Bernabéu
8:19 p.m.
“Match tip” for Xabi Alonso
8:18 p.m.
Substitutes of the day:
Real Madrid: Lunin, Fran González, Joan Martínez, Fran García, Valdepeñas, Cestero, Mastantuono, Arda Güler, Brahim, Endrick and Mbappé.
Manchester City: Trafford, Bettinelli, Khusanov, Lewis, Aké, Ait Nouri, Reijnders, Bobb, Savinho and Marmoush.
8:16 p.m.
Here is the Manchester City line-up
Spaniard Nico González heads Guardiola’s midfield.
8:14 p.m.
Here is the composition of Real Madrid
Rodrygo and Gonzalo, starters. Mbappé, on call, but will start on the bench.
8:10 p.m.
Welcome to Real Madrid – Manchester City
Today will take place the match that became the Clásico of the Champions League. Pep Guardiola returns to the Bernabéu with the aspiration of conquering it and beating a Xabi Alonso who arrives very affected.
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