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Pepe
Pepe delighted by Champions League qualification
Pepe says that he is delighted that Real Madrid have advanced to the knockout stages of the Champions League.
Nov 22, 09:00
Alvaro Arbeloa is shown a red card on November 21, 2012
Alvaro Arbeloa: 'First guarantees nothing'
Alvaro Arbeloa says that finishing top of their Champions League group won't necessarily result in an easier draw.
Nov 22, 08:48
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho: 'I would have been sacked'
Jose Mourinho says he would have been sacked as manager of Real Madrid had they been eliminated from the Champions League in a similar fashion to Manchester City.
Nov 22, 08:34
Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Pablo Zabaleta after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
Pablo Zabaleta not bothered by Europa League place
Pablo Zabaleta says that Manchester City need to stay positive after being knocked out of the Champions League.
Nov 22, 08:08
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho baffled by Manchester City elimination
Jose Mourinho claims that it is "incredible" that Manchester City are knocked out in the group stage of the Champions League for a second consecutive year.
Nov 22, 01:23
An upset Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini not worried about sack
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini insists that he does not fear the sack following his side's elimination from the Champions League.
Nov 22, 01:09
Cristiano Ronaldo consoles Pablo Zabaleta after the final whistle on November 21, 2012
Pablo Zabaleta wants quick Manchester City response
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta urges his teammates to respond quickly to Wednesday's Champions League exit.
Nov 22, 00:05
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho on November 21, 2012
Jose Mourinho: 'Real Madrid should have won'
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho believes that his side should have beaten Manchester City following their draw in the Champions League.
Nov 21, 23:50
An upset Roberto Mancini
Roberto Mancini: "We didn't lose it tonight"
Roberto Mancini believes that his side will learn from the mistakes they have made in this season's Champions League.
Nov 21, 22:29
Cristiano Ronaldo shoots at Joe Hart on November 21, 2012
Joe Hart frustrated by Manchester City exit
Joe Hart admits that Manchester City's elimination from the Champions League is "incredibly frustrating".
Nov 21, 22:00

The Match

Analysis

Sports Mole analyses the Champions League match between Man City and Real Madrid, which confirmed Roberto Mancini's side's elimination from the competition.

Match Report

Manchester City fail to qualify for the knockout stages for the second season in a row following a 1-1 draw with Real Madrid.

Live Commentary

Sports Mole brings you live commentary of the Champions League clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid, where only a win is enough for Roberto Mancini's side.

HT Report

Karim Benzema's early strike gives Real Madrid a half-time lead against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

Team News

Carlos Tevez loses his place in the Manchester City starting lineup for tonight's encounter with Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium.

Preview

Sports Mole previews the Champions League tie between Manchester City and Real Madrid, where nothing but a win will do for Roberto Mancini's men.

Head to Head
Build-up
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Champions League crown
Cristiano Ronaldo says that Real Madrid are concentrating on winning the Champions League this season.
Nov 21, 08:31
Cristiano Ronaldo
Roberto Mancini worried by Cristiano Ronaldo
Roberto Mancini says that Manchester City will provide extra cover in order to stop Cristiano Ronaldo when they meet Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Nov 21, 07:53
Jose Mourinho
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester City are out of Europe'
Jose Mourinho says that Manchester City are already out of the Champions League ahead of their meeting with Real Madrid on Wednesday.
Nov 21, 07:22
Pepe
Pepe: 'Real Madrid can defeat Manchester City'
Pepe says that Real Madrid must be wary of Manchester City's mentality but is confident of winning at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
Nov 21, 01:55
Roberto Mancini smiling before kickoff on November 17, 2012
Roberto Mancini: 'We don't have much chance of Champions League progression'
Roberto Mancini admits that Manchester City's chances of qualifying for the Champions League last 16 are slim.
Nov 20, 23:37
Real Madrid Jose Mourinho during their game with Levante
Jose Mourinho puzzled by Manchester City's European record
Jose Mourinho writes off Manchester City's chances of progressing to the Champions League knockout stages ahead of tomorrow night's match at the Etihad.
Nov 20, 20:13
Carlos Tevez celebrating from the ground after scoring on November 17, 2012
Carlos Tevez: 'Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Carlos Tevez claims that Lionel Messi is better than Cristiano Ronaldo, but warns his Manchester City teammates against the Real Madrid forward's pace.
Nov 20, 16:49
Steve Sidwell, David Silva
David Silva calls for patience
David Silva wants Manchester City to be given more time to win the Champions League.
Nov 20, 13:07
James Milner
Manchester City's James Milner won't give up on Champions League qualification
Manchester City midfielder James Milner says that the club will keep fighting to reach the knockout rounds of the Champions League, despite claiming just two points in their group.
Nov 20, 11:56
Sergio Aguero
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero vows to score against Real Madrid
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says that he has an extra incentive to score against Real Madrid because he failed to score against them during his time at Atletico Madrid.
Nov 20, 11:39
Sergio Ramos
Sergio Ramos: 'Real Madrid determined to damage Manchester City'
Real Madrid star Sergio Ramos insists that he and his teammates will go to win when they face Manchester City in the Champions League tomorrow night.
Nov 20, 09:39
Roberto Mancini smiling before kickoff on November 17, 2012
Manchester City's Roberto Mancini: 'We can defeat Real Madrid'
Roberto Mancini says that it is "possible" for Manchester City to defeat Real Madrid at home in the Champions League on Wednesday.
Nov 20, 04:51
Cristiano Ronaldo
Roberto Mancini: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win FIFA Ballon d'Or'
Roberto Mancini jokes that Manchester City need the police to stop Cristiano Ronaldo on Wednesday and backs the Real Madrid forward to win the Ballon d'Or.
Nov 20, 04:12
Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his first for City on November 17, 2012
Sergio Aguero not giving up on Champions League
Sergio Aguero insists that there is still a chance that Manchester City can advance through to the group stages of the Champions League.
Nov 19, 16:28
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