Manchester City suffered a shocking 2-3 defeat at Etihad Stadium to Real Madrida result that left them with an upward battle on their way into the second part of 2024-25 UEFA Champions League The playoffs. Coach Pep Guardiola will look like to turn things, But a persistent ”curse“May jeopardize the club’s hope for a comeback.
In what was One of the most exciting meetings in this Champions League seasonCity took the lead twice, just to vacate and give up the advantage. In spite of the narrow margin, the city’s early leadership could be seen as an “curse“It has haunted the team in recent seasons.
In the last four matches between Manchester City and Real Madrid, the team that made first has been eliminated. With Erling Haaland who makes the initial goal of this tie, this ongoing trend throws a shadow over City’s ambitions for a comeback.
In 13 Champions League meetings (including today’s game) between the two clubs, the record is surprisingly even. Both teams have won four times, with 5 draw. History, however, suggests that the city’s early leadership can be their regret, as the team that opens the point has been eliminated in each of the last four series.
“Curse” in action: Previous meetings
This “curse” has been obvious since the 2019-20 season and has continued in every subsequent matchup between City and Madrid:
- 2019-20 round 16: Real Madrid took the lead in the first leg with a 60-minute goal but City responded quickly and won 2-1 at Santiago Bernabeu. City sealed a tie with a 2-1 victory at home and continued with a 4-2 total score.
- 2021-22 Semifinal: Kevin de Bruyne put City forward in the second minute of the first leg, which ended 4-3 to their advantage. However, Real Madrid mounted a comeback at Bernabeu and won 3-1 to promote 6-5 on aggregates. Madrid would continue to win the Champions League that season and defeat Liverpool in the final.
- 2022-23 Semifinal: Vinicius Junior opened the score for Madrid in the 36th minute of the first stage, which finished 1-1. In the second stage, City delivered a dominant 4-0 performance and continued 5-1 on aggregates and eventually won the final against Inter Milan.
- 2023-24 quarter finals: In a tightly questioned the first stage, Bernardo Silva made early in the 2nd minute, but the game ended 3-3. The other legs at Etihad ended 1-1, and Real Madrid advanced through penalties.
2024-25 “Curse” continues?
With Haaland’s opening goal in the edition 2024-25, the trend for the team that may first be eliminated large. City lost 2-3 at home, and their Champions League future is now in balance. The second leg will take place on Wednesday the 19th and Guardiola will be anxious to break ”curse“ And shoot their team at the semi -finals.
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