REAL MADRID

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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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Alvaro Arbeloa refuses to surrender as injury-hit Real Madrid keep title dream alive

Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa has insisted his side would continue fighting for the La Liga title despite recent setbacks, as pressure grows on the former defender following two damaging league defeats.

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