Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side "will try" but acknowledges they are going to struggle to produce a second-leg comeback against Real Madrid.

Things can turn quickly at Madrid, as Arbeloa knows. So it was understandable why he was happy to enjoy the deserved praise on Wednesday

Manchester City find themselves on the brink after a bruising defeat in Spain.

Seasoned winners Real have been on a lacklustre run of late but were back in vintage form as Fede Valverde scored his first career hat-trick

Pep Guardiola is not optimistic that Manchester City will overturn a 3-0 deficit in the second leg of their Champions League tie with Real Madrid

Haaland missed Manchester City’s FA Cup victory over Newcastle United which took place just four days ahead of the Champions League tie in Spain.

Valverde delivered a display of precision and composure, punishing Man City’s defensive fragility with three superbly taken goals. Even without several attacking stars, Real Madrid found a way to assert control on one of European football’s grandest stages.

Manchester City have already reportedly identified their new manager to replace Pep Guardiola, who is allegedly in line to leave the club at the end of the season.