REAL MADRID

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Match winner Fede Valverde praises Real Madrid unity after beating Man City

Real Madrid hat trick hero Federico Valverde praised his team's unity in the 3-0 UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg victory against Manchester City on Wednesday.

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Guardiola faces uphill task after Valverde hat-trick fires Real Madrid past Man City

Manchester City face a huge challenge to keep their Champions League hopes alive after Federico Valverde's first-half hat-trick gave Real Madrid control of their last-16 tie.

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Pep Guardiola calls on Man City to show identity in Real Madrid showdown

Pep Guardiola has urged Manchester City to remain true to their identity as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

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Alvaro Arbeloa confident Real Madrid can match Man City despite injury setbacks

Real Madrid head coach Alvaro Arbeloa insists his side should not feel inferior to Manchester City as the two clubs prepare to meet in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League last-16 tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday.

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Erling Haaland a doubt for Man City's Champions League game against Real Madrid

Manchester City face uncertainty over Erling Haaland's availability as they prepare for their Champions League Round of 16 first-leg clash against Real Madrid on Wednesday at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium.

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Alvaro Arbeloa hails 'huge achievement' after Real Madrid beat Celta de Vigo

Real Madrid secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Celta de Vigo in La Liga as Federico Valverde scored a stoppage-time winner to seal all three points.

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