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That's it from here! I hope you guys had as much fun as I had. This is your host Ashwin Hanagudu signing off. You can leave your comments about the game on my twitter handle @ashw77. Ciao and I hope you guys have as good a day as Pep Guardiola!
Phew! What a match! What a second half! Manchester City played some beautiful and attacking football to absolutely blow away the Champions League winners. Pep Guardiola will also be extremely pleased with the performances of Walker, Ederson and Danilo while Zidane will possibly be pondering new additions to his squad which looked slightly jaded
91' GOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLLL! Oscar Rodriguez scores! Real Madrid have a consolation goal and what a goal it is. Oscar Rodriguez struck a dipping effort from a full 30 yards out to beat the City goalkeeper. Arguably beats Brahim Diaz's goal as the goal of the match! Brilliant strike.
89' Real Madrid hit the post! Achraf Hakimi goes past a tiring City defence and his powerful shot from a tight angle beats the goalkeeper but does not beat the post. Unlucky!
87' Manchester City are knocking about the ball comfortably now and it looks like both the teams are playing for the final whistle. It has been a complete performance by the Citizens.
84' The crowd and Real Madrid team look shell-shocked by this performance. Manchester City have ripped apart the Madrid defence and played some beautiful football in the process. Pep Guardiola will be an extremely happy man while Zidane will be looking to bounce back immediately as they face Barcelona on Saturday!
80' GOOOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLL! Brahim Diaz scores an ABSOLUTE SCREAMER! City's most talented youngster plays a one-two with Roberts and unleashes an unstoppable left footed pile driver from outside of the box. As soon as it left Diaz's foot, the ball looked like ending up in only one spot - The top corner. Brilliant goal by the youngster
79' SANE ALMOST SCORES IMMEDIATELY! The curly haired German is released brilliantly and his shot goes past Casilla but hits the post. The Madrid defence are at 6s and 7s at the moment!
78' CLOSE! Real Madrid win a free-kick at the edge of the area, but Asensio's effort goes just above Ederson's post. Just as we speak, City are preparing to make 4 more substitutions on the sidelines with Sane and Roberts set to add even more freshness to the City attack
76' The substitutions of De Bruyne and Jesus seem to have taken the rhythm out of City's game as the match has suddenly become a bit scrappy with both teams trying to keep possession.
72' How many more easy chances are Madrid going to miss? Asensio who has been impressive right from the go whips in an inviting ball and finds Vallejo at the back-post. The young defender inexplicably sends the ball above the goal from just 4 yards out. Bad miss!
68' Real Madrid miss a glorious chance to get one back! Ederson who has been excellent this game inexplicably gives the ball straight to Asensio who plays in Borja Mayoral. The young Real Madrid striker disappointingly does not even hit the target from 6 yards out and Ederson is let off the hook. Bad error there by the former Benfica shotstopper
67' GOOOOOAAAALLLLLLLL! Manchester City score again! John Stones with the goal this time! De Bruyne with the assist again. The Belgian cuts the ball back to John Stones who was in the box for the set-piece. The young English defender calmly slots the ball past the despairing Casilla. What a performance from City!
66' De Bruyne's free-kick hits the post! Manchester City win a free kick in a dangerous area and the Belgian's free-kick had Casilla beaten comfortably, but, unfortunately, strikes the post. So close!
63' Whole sale changes by Real Madrid! Los Blancos substitute all their 10 outfield players. Notable names coming in on or Dani Ceballos, Theo Hernandez and Lucas Vasquez who is now the captain of this Madrid side.
61' City almost score again! Danilo who has been excellent in an unfamiliar left-back position whizzes in a wicked cross which just eludes De Bruyne. This performance must have really pleased Pep Guardiola
59' GOOOOOOAAAAALLLLLLLLL! Manchester City score again and Sterling makes up for his miss. The same duo of De Bruyne and Sterling combine again and this time the Englishman slots coolly past Casilla. What a pass by De Bruyne. Sheer class!
58' HUGE MISS BY STERLING! De Bruyne releases Sterling and the pacy English winger who was through on goal drags his effort wide from a tight angle. City are looking extremely threatening here
55' Brilliant save by Ederson! I told you Real Madrid would want to hit back immediately and they almost do so through Casemiro. The Brazilian found himself through on goal but Ederson was quick off his line to narrow the angle and save brilliantly.
The ball falls to Modric whose left footed curling shot goes narrowly above goal. What a start to the second half!
Kevin De Bruyne swings in an excellent corner which is met by John Stones. The defender's powerful header is only parried by Casilla and Otamendi sweeps the ball in from 4 yards out. He will not score an easier goal. City take the lead and Madrid will be determined to bounce back immediately
49' HOW DID MADRID NOT SCORE? Modric swings a cross into the box and miscommunication between Ederson and Walker sees the ball fall to Carvajal. With no goalkeeper on the line, Carvajal inexplicably tries it to pass it to Benzema, but Walker recovers to clear the ball away. Carvajal should have done much better there.
47' This is why Varane is so highly rated! Casilla plays a poor pass to Varane who shows excellent composure and skill on the ball to wriggle away from Nasri who thought he was in there. Close call!
