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When Man City Met Their Match: Mbappe Strikes Again!

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Mbappe steals the spotlight with a hat-trick, sending Man City packing from the Champions League. Will Pep find the magic potion for next season?

In a heart-stopping showdown at the Santiago Bernabeu, Manchester City found themselves grappling with the relentless prowess of Kylian Mbappe. The French superstar was nothing short of electrifying, netting a sensational hat-trick that propelled Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over City in the second leg of their Champions League knockout tie. This defeat, giving Madrid a commanding 6-3 aggregate win, inevitably marks a significant turning point for Pep Guardiola’s side in their pursuit of European glory.

Post-match reflections had Guardiola acknowledging the harsh truth: his team simply weren't good enough on the night. Despite fielding a lineup riddled with talent, the defensive frailties and missed opportunities only added to the heartbreak. Fans held their breath as City looked to rally but were continually thwarted by a ruthless Madrid side that never wavered under pressure. The defeat triggered murmurs about an end of an era for City and left supporters wondering how the team would regroup for the next campaign.

As the dust settled, many turned to the bright side of the Man City Store, which has exciting events lined up for the upcoming half-term! From meet-and-greets with former players to exclusive merch drops, it seems the fans are still in high spirits, ready to support their team through thick and thin. After all, what’s the point of smashing the record books with talent if you can’t enjoy the ride?

But spare a thought for Real Madrid, who have now advanced to the last-16 of the competition, with their sights firmly set on reclaiming the title. They’ll be harder to beat with a player like Mbappe in top form, who seems destined to succeed at every club he graces. Could this be the beginning of a new golden period for Madrid? Only time will tell!

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Man City out of Champions League as Mbappe hits hat-trick for Real ... (Connaught Telegraph)

Mbappe helped the holders to a 3-1 victory in the second leg of their play-off tie against City on Wednesday and an overall 6-3 aggregate success.

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City exit Champions League after defeat in Madrid (Manchester City FC)

Manchester City were knocked out this season's UEFA Champions League after a 6-3 aggregate defeat to Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (Feb 19, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN (ESPN)

Expert recap and game analysis of the Real Madrid vs. Manchester City Uefa Champions League game from February 19, 2025 on ESPN.

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What's going on at the Man City Store this half term (Manchester City FC)

Join us at the Manchester City Stadium Store on Friday 21 February where lots of fun activities will be taking place!

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Champions League: 'Manchester City's surrender in the Bernabeu is ... (BBC News)

Manchester City's tame Champions League surrender to Real Madrid marks the end of an era, says BBC Sport chief football writer Phil McNulty.

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Man City out of Champions League as Mbappe hits hat-trick for Real ... (Westmeath Examiner)

Mbappe helped the holders to a 3-1 victory in the second leg of their play-off tie against City on Wednesday and an overall 6-3 aggregate success.

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Man City out of Champions League as Mbappe hits hat-trick for Real ... (Westmeath Independent)

Mbappe helped the holders to a 3-1 victory in the second leg of their play-off tie against City on Wednesday and an overall 6-3 aggregate success.

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We have to learn from Champions League exit – Pep (Manchester City FC)

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City have to accept that we were not good enough in the Champions League following our exit against Real Madrid.

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Champions League: Madrid outclass Man City as PSG power into ... (FRANCE 24)

Mbappe was the star of the show as he scored a hat-trick which helped Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-1 to reach the last-16 of the Champions League on ...

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Real Madrid 3-1 Man City (agg 6-3): Kylian Mbappe hat-trick ... (Sky Sports)

Real Madrid vs Manchester City. UEFA Champions League Knockout Play-offs. 8:00pm, Wednesday 19th February 2025. Santiago Bernabeu.

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Pep Guardiola admits 'best team won' as Real Madrid knock Man ... (Irish Examiner)

Mbappe scored a brilliant hat-trick in the second leg of their play-off at the Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday to power the holders into the last 16 6-3 on ...

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Manchester City: The cost of being knocked out of the Champions ... (The New York Times)

Their Champions League exit at the hands of Real Madrid means the club will receive around £26million ($33m) less from UEFA.

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Pep Guardiola says 'nothing is eternal' after Manchester City are ... (Sky Sports)

Man City were beaten 6-3 on aggregate by Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout play-offs; Pep Guardiola admits: This year, for several reasons, ...

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Real Madrid v Manchester City: Champions League playoff round ... (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Join Michael Butler for updates as one superpower of European football heads for the exit.

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LIVE: Real Madrid vs Man City – UEFA Champions League (Aljazeera.com)

Follow our live build-up, including team news and lineups, ahead of our full text and photo commentary of the match.

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City v Liverpool: Kick-off time, team news and TV information (Manchester City FC)

Find out everything you need to know ahead of City's Premier League clash with Liverpool. WHEN AND WHERE. We host Liverpool at the Etihad Stadium in the Premier ...

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Man City vs Liverpool: Time, how to watch, stats, team news - ESPN (ESPN FC)

Premier League table-toppers Liverpool travel to Manchester City on Sunday for a clash that could have huge implications in the title race as well as the ...

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Manchester City vs Liverpool predicted lineups, team news, tactics (ProSoccerTalk)

Pep Guardiola has some big injury issues, while Arne Slot has a dilemma up top.

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Real Madrid vs Man City: Scale of rebuild required laid bare in ... (Sky Sports)

Ben Ransom runs the rule over the scale of the Manchester City rebuild required despite already spending nearly £200m in January, after Wednesday nights 6-3 ...

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