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Click here for newspaper player ratings Real Madrid vs Liverpool UCL 2022 Final

Here is a look at the Spanish and European newspaper player ratings for Real Madrid vs Manchester City following their second leg Champions League game on May 4, 2022. Real won 3-1 (see expected goals stats for Real 3-1 Man City)

Rodrygo and Camavinga influential off the bench for Real. Kevin de Bruyne and Luka Modric, so influential for their teams in the first leg, poor here.

L’Equipe player ratings Real Madrid 3 Manchester City 1 UCL

3/10 player ratings for both De Bruyne and Jesus from L’Equipe; Luka Modric gets a 4/10 from them as does City manager Pep Guardiola.

Marca player ratings for Real vs Man City Second Leg semi final

Marca give four stars to both Courtois and Rodrygo.

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Click here for Man City vs Real Madrid xG Second Leg UCL Semifinal May 2023

Click here for expected goals stats RMA vs Manchester City UCL SF May 2023 First Leg

Here is a look at the xG (expected goals) stats from Real Madrid vs Manchester City (UCL SF on 4 May, 2022). An absolutely stunning late comeback from Real Madrid courtesy two Rodrygo goals. Heartbreak in the Champions League again for Pep Guardiola and City- the third loss in the UCL this season for them.

Also click here for Spanish newspaper player ratings Real Madrid 3-1 Man City.

xG Real Madrid 2.21-1.60 Man City shots map (Actual score RMA 3-1 MCFC)

0-1 73′ Riyad Mahrez goal vs Real Madrid xG 0.05 (great hit)
1-1 90′ Rodrygo first goal v Man City xG 0.40
2-1 90+1′ Rodrygo second goal v City xG 0.10 (fine header)
3-1 95′ Benzema penalty goal v Man City xG 0.80

Some other notable chances/misses/opportunities in Real Madrid v Man City 3-1

20′ Bernardo Silva chance vs Real Madrid xG 0.13 (saved by Courtois)
87′ first Grealish chance v Real Madrid xG 0.35 (cleared off line by Mendy)
87′ second Grealish chance v Real Madrid xG 0.12 (great save from Courtois)
90+4′ Foden shot v Real Madrid xG 0.11 (quick free kick taken with defender out of position to talk to referee)
105+2′ Foden header v Real Madrid xG 0.10 (saved by Courtois)
105+2′ Fernandinho miss vs Real Madrid xG 0.50 (wide, chance after Foden header above)

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Click here for Real Madrid wearing A Por La 15 shirts in May 2024 after UCL SF win over Bayern.

Real Madrid’s players all wore a special jersey with the message “A Por La” 14 on the back following their stunning 3-1 win over Manchester City in the second leg of their UCL semifinal. A Por La means let’s go for No.14- Real Madrid will be aiming to win their 14th European Cup against Liverpool later this month.

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