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Champions League | Round-Of-16
Feb 24, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
Barcelona logo

1-2

Aguero (69')
FT(HT: 0-2)
Suarez (16', 30')
Reaction
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Manchester City fan confronted by Neymar 'shocked' by Barcelona star's reaction
The Manchester City fan who was confronted by Barcelona star Neymar following Tuesday's Champions League tie hits out at the footballer's "unprofessional" manner.
Feb 26, 13:28
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Luis Suarez criticises British press for 'causing trouble' with bite accusations
Barcelona star Luis Suarez accuses the British media of causing "trouble" by suggesting that the striker bit the hand of Manchester City's Martin Demichelis.
Feb 26, 10:03
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Manuel Pellegrini defends attacking tactics against Barcelona
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini defends his decision to play two strikers in their first-leg defeat to Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 25, 17:54
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Andres Iniesta: Win over Manchester City not "definitive"
Andres Iniesta says that Barcelona are not guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, despite their 2-1 win over Manchester City.
Feb 25, 11:50
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Luis Enrique content with Barcelona's narrow victory over Manchester City
Luis Enrique believes that Barcelona's victory against Manchester City was "thoroughly deserved", as they take a 2-1 lead into the second leg of the last-16 tie.
Feb 25, 06:15
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Gael Clichy: 'No complaints with red card'
Gael Clichy admits that he can have no complaints with his red card in Manchester City's 2-1 loss to Barcelona at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 25, 03:58
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Neymar in bust-up with Manchester City fan
Footage surfaces online of Neymar arguing with a Manchester City fan immediately after Barcelona's 2-1 Champions League win at Eastlands.
Feb 25, 01:23
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Vincent Kompany rues sloppy first-half showing
Man City captain Vincent Kompany says that a poor first-half display undermined his teammates in the 2-1 defeat to Barcelona.
Feb 25, 01:08
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Luis Enrique: 'Lionel Messi to stay on penalty duty'
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique confirms that Lionel Messi will stay on penalty duty despite missing a potentially decisive one in the 2-1 win over Man City.
Feb 25, 00:33
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City did not learn from mistakes'
Manuel Pellegrini criticises his Man City side for not learning from past mistakes after having a man sent off in the 2-1 Champions League defeat to Barcelona.
Feb 24, 23:48
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Manuel Pellegrini: 'Joe Hart gives us hope'
Manuel Pellegrini concedes that Man City owe a debt of gratitude to Joe Hart for keeping them in the Champions League with a late penalty save from Lionel Messi.
Feb 24, 23:34
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Joe Hart: 'Barcelona tie far from over'
Joe Hart says that Manchester City can still reach the last eight of the Champions League despite suffering a 2-1 first-leg defeat to Barcelona at the Etihad.
Feb 24, 23:13
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Joe Hart: 'We controlled Luis Suarez well apart from his two goals'
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart suggests that his side controlled Luis Suarez well despite his two goals in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 encounter.
Feb 24, 22:35
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Sergio Aguero: 'We will fight until the end'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero vows to 'fight until the end', having handed his side a lifeline in their Champions League last-16 clash with Barcelona.
Feb 24, 22:32
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Joe Hart hails "fantastic" Luis Suarez
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart hails Barcelona's "fantastic" Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan scored twice in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash.
Feb 24, 22:18
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Luis Suarez: 'Manchester City remain in tie'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez believes that his side must avoid complacency after defeating Manchester City 2-1 in the first leg of their Champions League tie.
Feb 24, 22:10
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Joe Hart: 'Manchester City can still progress into Champions League quarters'
Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart still believes that his side can progress to the Champions League quarter-finals despite a 2-1 defeat to Barcelona in the last-16 first leg.
Feb 24, 22:06

The Match

Player Ratings

Sports Mole takes a closer look at how each individual player performed during Barcelona's 2-1 win at Manchester City in the Champions League.

Analysis

Sports Mole dissects the action as Barcelona beat Manchester City 2-1 in the first leg of their last-16 Champions League clash in Manchester.

Match Report

A first-half brace from Luis Suarez helps Barcelona to a 2-1 lead over Manchester City after the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.

Live Commentary

Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League last-16 first leg between Manchester City and Barcelona.

HT Report

Luis Suarez scores twice to hand Barcelona a 2-0 lead over Manchester City at the halfway stage of their Champions League last-16 first leg at the Etihad Stadium.

Team News

Manchester City make four changes for the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash at home to Barcelona.

Preview

Sports Mole previews Tuesday's last-16 Champions League clash between Manchester City and Barcelona at the Etihad.

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Build-up
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Yaya Toure: Manchester City "have learnt" from 12 months ago
Yaya Toure says that Manchester City are more prepared to face his former club Barcelona than they were 12 months ago.
Feb 24, 15:26
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Gerard Pique: 'I have fond memories of Manchester'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says that he will always enjoy returning to Manchester following his time with Manchester United.
Feb 24, 13:30
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Have your question answered by Patrick Kluivert during Manchester City vs. Barcelona
Find out how you could have your question answered by Patrick Kluivert during the Champions League last-16 clash between Manchester City and Barcelona.
Feb 24, 12:21
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Sylvinho: 'Barcelona have the edge over Manchester City'
Former Manchester City and Barcelona defender Sylvinho claims that the Spanish side have the edge in their Champions League last-16 tie.
Feb 24, 11:59
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Andres Iniesta: 'Barcelona must be at their best'
Andres Iniesta says only Barcelona's best form will be good enough to knock Manchester City out of the Champions League.
Feb 24, 10:14
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Manchester City's Pablo Zabaleta 'not speaking' to Barcelona star Lionel Messi
Pablo Zabaleta reveals that he has not spoken to Lionel Messi since Manchester City were drawn against Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 24, 06:22
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Graeme Souness warns Manchester City ahead of Barcelona match
Barcelona are a wounded animal who have a point to prove against Manchester City tonight, says Graeme Souness.
Feb 24, 05:43
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Frank Lampard praises "really strong" Barcelona
Manchester City midfielder Frank Lampard hails Barcelona ahead of the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Feb 24, 04:41
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Gerard Pique aiming to capitalise on Yaya Toure absence
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique urges his teammates to take advantage of Yaya Toure-less Manchester City at the Etihad.
Feb 24, 00:32
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Samir Nasri: 'Manchester City must make Champions League history'
Samir Nasri believes that Manchester City need to 'create history' for their fans by knocking out Barcelona in the Champions League.
Feb 23, 22:41
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Luis Enrique: 'Barcelona are not clear favourites against Manchester City'
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique does not believe that his side are clear favourites to beat Manchester City and reach the Champions League quarter-finals.
Feb 23, 22:26
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Ivan Rakitic, Javier Mascherano to return against Manchester City?
Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is expected to recall Ivan Rakitic and Javier Mascherano to his XI for Tuesday's last-16 Champions League clash against Manchester City.
Feb 23, 14:48
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James Milner fit for Barcelona clash
James Milner is fit to face Barcelona tomorrow night, according to Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Feb 23, 14:09
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Samir Nasri: 'Manchester City not scared of Barcelona'
Samir Nasri claims that Manchester City do not fear Champions League opponents Barcelona.
Feb 23, 13:54
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Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini eager for first-leg win over Barcelona
Manuel Pellegrini is eager for Manchester City to beat Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League knockout tie.
Feb 23, 13:32
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Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City don't fear Barcelona'
Man City captain Vincent Kompany says that Barcelona do not scare them ahead of facing the Catalan giants in the Champions League.
Feb 22, 23:53
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Wilfried Bony: 'Manchester City will attack Barcelona'
Wilfried Bony says that Man City will fight fire with fire and attack Barcelona in the upcoming Champions League clash at Eastlands.
Feb 22, 23:29
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Luis Suarez hopeful of exploiting "weakness" in Manchester City defence
Luis Suarez believes that Barcelona can exploit the weaknesses in the Manchester City defence when the two sides meet in the Champions League.
Feb 22, 19:11
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Wilfried Bony: 'Barcelona game a great opportunity for me'
Manchester City frontman Wilfried Bony suggests that the club's Champions League clash with Barcelona will provide him with a great personal opportunity.
Feb 21, 14:43
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Lionel Messi: 'Barcelona and Manchester City evenly matched'
Barcelona star Lionel Messi says that he is expecting a tough test against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Feb 19, 23:32
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Lionel Messi expects 'difficult but beautiful challenge' against Manchester City
Lionel Messi believes that Barcelona face a "beautiful challenge" against Manchester City in the last 16 of the Champions League next week.
Feb 19, 16:07
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Ex-Manchester City player Sylvinho predicts victory against Barcelona
Manchester City will knock Barcelona out of the Champions League, according to former player Sylvinho.
Feb 17, 20:07
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