Kyle Walker wants to see out the final year of his contract at Manchester City - according to reports - and the way things are going, you cannot envisage there being much pushback on that.
Kyle Walker's Vinicius reaction and more moments you might have missed from Man City vs Real Madrid
10.05.2023 - 07:25 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City escaped the Bernabeu with the tie all-square after a pulsating draw with Real Madrid on Tuesday.
City travelled back to the scene of their heartbreaking semi-final elimination last year determined to make amends and made a good start of doing so as they dominated the first half. But then - completely against the run of play - Vinicius Junior fired a stunning shot into the top corner to give Madrid the lead.
The goal gave Los Blancos the ascendency and they continued to turn the screw in the second half, putting Pep Guardiola's side under immense pressure. But just like Madrid did in the first 45, City found a goal out of nowhere. The ball landed at Kevin De Bruyne's feet some 30 yards from goal and he thundered it into the back of the net with a real bolt from the blue.
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City continued to come under the cosh but defended excellently and will return to the Etihad next Wednesday with the scores level. Here are five things you may have missed from the game.
The Bernabeu is famed for its hostile atmosphere from its raucous attendees and that's only increased with the redevelopment of the famous stadium. The atmosphere was building well ahead of kick-off as City's players were whistled onto the pitch.
The jeers and boos only got louder as the starting XI was read on the tannoy and when Guardiola's name was mentioned yet further decibels were found to welcome him. The Blues boss left Barcelona 12 years ago but his contributions in Catalonia won't be forgotten any time soon.
Usually, we'd be saying 'you don't lose it' after the ball drops in the vicinity of the City boss but maybe you eventually do after all. Early into the first
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