Man City 1-1 Real Madrid LIVE SCORE: Champions League quarter-final ON NOW as De Bruyne LEVELS tie – updates
Kick-off – Man City 0-1 Real Madrid (agg: 3-4)
46. Back at it at the Etihad! There are no changes to report so it’s the same 22 players that start the second half as did the first.
In sticking with the same personnel – especially with so much talent on the bench – Pep Guardiola will want more from the players he has kept faith with.
First half facts and figures
If only they had replaced the away goals rule with the most corners rule…
Half-time – Man City 0-1 Real Madrid (agg: 3-4)
Referee Daniele Orsato calls time on the first half at the Etihad, and boos ring out around the stadium.
It’s hard to know whether those are being directed at a lacklustre display from the hosts, a rising amount of gamesmanship from the visitors, an unaccommodating referee, UEFA, or just life in general.
Either way, City trail the game and the tie by a single goal after Rodrygo converted from close range at the second attempt.
As they say, there’s work to do for the reigning European champions if they plan to defend their title.
Man City 0-1 Real Madrid (agg: 3-4)
45. The fourth official’s board goes up to signal two minutes of stoppage time.
Meanwhile, Kyle Walker is appealing for offside despite Manuel Akanji and Ruben Dias being placed well behind him.