Real Madrid and Manchester City have met eight times in official matches, shaping a high-stakes rivalry as both chase the Champions League crown.
The white team pressed forward following the 2021-2022 season, advancing through the Champions League knockout rounds to keep their title hopes alive. Real Madrid eliminated Liverpool in the round of 16 and defeated Chelsea in the quarterfinals, restoring their position among Europe’s elite. In the semifinal, they faced Manchester City once again, renewing a familiar duel that had already captured significant attention in recent years.
Madrid and City were among the top contenders to lift the coveted Orejona, a status reinforced by their previous meetings. The most recent high-stakes confrontation occurred in the 2022 Champions League semifinal, where the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu marked the eighth official clash between the teams. That matchup underscored the intensity of their rivalry and the high pressure of continental competition.
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The eight official encounters between Real Madrid and Manchester City are listed below, reflecting a record of dramatic moments, tactical chess matches, and pivotal goals that have defined their duel over the last decade:
- 2021/2022 season, second leg of the Champions League semi-final: Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City
- 2021/2022 season, first leg of the Champions League semi-final: Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid
- 2019/2020 season, second leg of the Champions League round of 16: Manchester City 2-1 Real Madrid
- 2019/2020 season, first leg of the Champions League round of 16: Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City
- 2015/2016 season, second leg of the Champions League semi-final: Real Madrid 1-0 Manchester City
- 2015/2016 season, first leg of the Champions League semi-final: Manchester City 0-0 Real Madrid
- 2012/2013 season, group stage, Group D: Manchester City 1-1 Real Madrid
- 2012/2013 season, group stage, Group D: Real Madrid 3-2 Manchester City
The historical sequence shows decisive victories, tight draws, and moments of individual brilliance that have kept fans on the edge of their seats. Each meeting has added a layer to a narrative of European football’s modern era, where club ambition, squad depth, and tactical adaptability often determine the final outcomes on the continent’s biggest stage. The rivalry has also served as a showcase for marquee players and a testament to the strategic depth that top coaches bring to these high-pressure European nights. (Goal)