Man City player ratings vs Real Madrid from their 3-2 loss in the Champions League as Ederson and Rico Lewis cost Pep this Man City vs Real Madrid game.
Manchester City produced a mixed display in their Champions League clash against Real Madrid. They led twice but lost 3-2 after conceding two late goals. Erling Haaland gave City the lead, but a fortunate strike from Kylian Mbappe brought Madrid level.
Haaland scored again from the penalty spot, but City failed to hold on. Brahim Diaz capitalised on a goalkeeping error to equalise before Jude Bellingham sealed the win in stoppage time with the score Man City 2-3 Real Madrid. Manchester City controlled large parts of the game but made costly mistakes.
They played with intensity but could not maintain focus at key moments in this Man City vs Real Madrid game. Pep Guardiola’s side must now recover before the second leg in Spain. Here are the Man City player ratings vs Real Madrid from their 3-2 loss in the Champions League at the Etihad Stadium:
Man City player ratings vs Real Madrid - Champions League
Goalkeeper: Ederson (3/10)
Made several crucial saves but was at fault for Madrid’s second goal. His poor clearance led to Diaz’s equaliser. He also pushed Vinicius Junior’s shot into danger.
Right Back: Manuel Akanji (5/10)
Defended well and prevented Madrid from taking control early on. Blocked a Vinicius Junior shot onto the bar. He also hit the woodwork with a header. Went off injured at half-time.
Centre Back: Ruben Dias (5/10)
Defended with strength and leadership for most of the match. However, he lost possession in the build-up to Madrid’s second goal.
Centre Back: Nathan Ake (5/10)
Dealt well with Madrid’s attackers and kept Mbappe quiet for long periods. Substituted for Mateo Kovacic in the second half.
Left Back: Josko Gvardiol (8/10)
Exceptional performance at both ends of the pitch. Made strong tackles and won possession multiple times. Created City’s first goal and supported the attack effectively.
Defensive Midfielder: John Stones (7/10)
Controlled the midfield for most of the game and played with confidence. Showed bravery in possession but lost a crucial foot race against Bellingham late on.
Centre Midfielder: Kevin De Bruyne (4/10)
Failed to influence the game as expected. Struggled to create chances and could not provide his usual spark.
Centre Midfielder: Bernardo Silva (5/10)
Worked hard throughout the match and tried to contain Bellingham. His defensive contributions were valuable, but he lacked attacking threat.
Right Winger: Savinho (5/10)
Helped defensively and showed great energy. However, he sacrificed his attacking creativity and did not contribute much in the final third.
Centre Forward: Erling Haaland (7/10)
Led the attack brilliantly and showed great hold-up play. Scored twice, including a well-taken penalty. Also hit the bar. His efforts were in vain as City collapsed late on.
Left Winger: Jack Grealish (5/10)
Started well and played a key role in the opening goal. However, he picked up another injury and had to be substituted early in the match.
Substitutes & Manager
Phil Foden (4/10) - 30' for Grealish
Won the penalty but did not influence the game much.
Rico Lewis (3/10) - 46' for Akanji
Made crucial mistakes and gave the ball away before the winning goal.
Mateo Kovacic (3/10) - 61' for Ake
Lost possession in midfield and struggled to keep up with Madrid’s attacks.
Omar Marmoush (NA/10) - 84' for Savinho
Came on too late to make an impact.
Ilkay Gundogan (NA/10) - 84' for De Bruyne
Brought on in the final minutes and could not change the game.
Manager: Pep Guardiola (4/10)
Set the team up well, but his late substitutions did not help. The team failed to manage the game in the final minutes.