Manchester City Defeats Real Madrid in Champions League Clash

Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in a UEFA Champions League League Phase match on December 10, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid, Spain. The win puts added pressure on Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso.

Match Details

The match, attended by 76,977 spectators, saw Real Madrid take the lead with a goal from Rodrygo in the 28th minute. However, Manchester City responded with goals from Nico O’Reilly (35th minute) and Erling Haaland (43rd minute, penalty) to secure the win.

Team Lineups

Real Madrid (4-4-2)

• Goalkeeper: Thibaut Courtois
• Defenders: Álvaro Carreras, Raúl Asencio, Antonio Rüdiger, Gonzalo García
• Midfielders: Federico Valverde, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Dani Ceballos, Jude Bellingham
• Forwards: Rodrygo, Vinícius Júnior

Manchester City (4-3-3)

• Goalkeeper: Ederson
• Defenders: Kyle Walker, Rúben Dias, John Stones, Joāo Cancelo
• Midfielders: Rodri, Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva
• Forwards: Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish

Match Statistics

• Possession: Real Madrid (51.7%), Manchester City (48.3%)
• Shots on Goal: Real Madrid (18), Manchester City (12)
• Shot Attempts: Real Madrid (16), Manchester City (24)
• Yellow Cards: Real Madrid (3), Manchester City (3)
• Corner Kicks: Real Madrid (3), Manchester City (3)
• Saves: Real Madrid (6), Manchester City (0)

Current Standings

As of December 10, 2025, Real Madrid holds a record of 5 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses (15 points), while Manchester City has 4 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses (13 points).

Referee Information

The match was officiated by Clément Turpin.

Source: ESPN