Man City vs Real Madrid LIVE: Result and reaction as brilliant City cruise into Champions League final

Man City 4-0 Real Madrid (5-1 agg): City completely outclassed the kings of Europe to set up a final against Inter Milan

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Bernardo Silva struck twice in the first half as Manchester City produced a sensational performance to dethrone holders Real Madrid and reach the Champions League final.

Eder Militao also turned into his own net and Julian Alvarez added another late on as City claimed a comprehensive 4-0 win at the Etihad Stadium to power into next month’s Istanbul showpiece 5-1 on aggregate.

City’s victory was every bit as comprehensive as the scoreline suggests with the 14-time European champions struggling to live with the pace and movement of Pep Guardiola’s mesmeric side. Toni Kroos did hit the woodwork at 1-0 but it was a rare bright moment from a Real team that was simply overwhelmed.

It was sweet revenge for City after defeat at the same stage last season and the upcoming final against Inter Milan could now be the crowning glory of a magnificent treble.

Relive the action as Manchester City thrash Real Madrid in the Champions League:

Manchester City vs Real Madrid

• Man City destroy Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final second leg with an almost perfect display
• Bernardo Silva scores twice as City win 4-0 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate
• FULL-TIME! Man City 4-0 Real Madrid (5-1 agg)
• 90+1’ GOAL! - Alvarez comes off the bench to score too (MCI 4-0 RMA)
• 76’ GOAL! - Militao deflects the ball into his own net (MCI 3-0 RMA)
• 73’ SAVE! - Haaland is played in on goal but can’t beat Courtois (MCI 2-0 RMA)
• 51’ SAVE! - Ederson tips Alaba’s free kick over the bar (MCI 2-0 RMA)
• 37’ GOAL! - Bernardo doubles City’s lead with a headed finish (MCI 2-0 RMA)
• 35’ CROSSBAR! - Kroos hits the woodwork with a shot from range (MCI 1-0 RMA)
• 23’ GOAL! - Bernardo blasts City into the lead (MCI 1-0 RMA)
• 21’ SAVE! - Haaland’s second headed effort is tipped past the post (MCI 0-0 RMA)
• 13’ SAVE! - Courtois denies Haaland from point blank range (MCI 0-0 RMA)

[17 May 2023 18:15 · Mike Jones]

Man City vs Real Madrid prediction

Manchester City couldn’t quite convert their comfort in possession into clearcut chances in the first leg, and Real Madrid will be hopeful of again frustrating their opponents.

But, Erling Haaland and co.’s scoring might may eventually tell.

Manchester City 3-2 Real Madrid (4-3 agg.)

[17 May 2023 18:10 · Mike Jones]

Man City vs Real Madrid

Real Madrid are playing an English team for a sixth Champions League knockout tie in a row.

They beat Chelsea and Man City in last season’s knockout rounds before defeating Liverpool in the final. This year they’ve already knocked Liverpool and Chelsea.

Will the add City to their tally once again?

[17 May 2023 18:05 · Mike Jones]

What is the Man City team news?

Nathan Ake could be back in contention for Manchester City, with the versatile defender nearing a return from his hamstring issue. Rodri is also thought not to be a concern, with his withdrawal against Everton precautionary.

[17 May 2023 18:00 · Mike Jones]

How to watch Man City vs Real Madrid

Manchester City vs Real Madrid is due to kick off at 8pm BST on Wednesday 17 May at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.

Viewers in the United Kingdom will be able to watch the second leg live on BT Sport 1, with coverage on the channel from 7pm BST. Subscribers can stream the action via the BT Sport app or online player.

[17 May 2023 17:56 · Mike Jones]

Man City vs Real Madrid

The fans are already starting to enjoy themselves outside the Etihad Stadium, more than two hours before kick off.

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[17 May 2023 17:52 · Mike Jones]

Real Madrid line-up

Real Madrid have announced their starting line-up even earlier than usual. Here it is:

Courtois; Carvajal, Militao, Alaba, Camavinga; Valverde, Modric, Kroos; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinicius Jr

[17 May 2023 15:03 · Mike Jones]

Man City vs Real Madrid

Good evening and welcome to The Independent’s coverage of tonight’s Champions League action as Manchester City and Real Madrid clash for a place in the final.

The semi-final tie is well placed following a 1-1 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium last week. Kevin De Bruyne cancelled out Vinicius Jr’s first half strike to leave the result resting on tonight’s encounter. City are slight favourites as they have home advantage but Madrid have been targeting a 15th European crown for most of the season and will not be swept aside easily.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men fought back from a two-goal deficit in the stoppage time of last season’s semi-final clash with City. Rodrygo came off the bench and scored twice in two minutes to force extra-time before Karim Benzema added a third to send Los Blancos through 6-5 on aggregate.

Pep Guardiola will be well aware of that result and will have drilled his side to death in the hopes of avoiding a similar fate tonight. Can City best the European champions and reach the final?

Kick off is at 8pm and we’ll have all the team news, build-up and updates throughout the night.