18 September 2012 at 18:45
Match Summary
Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3:2. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2012. Goals were scored by E. Dzeko 69′, Marcelo 76′, A. Kolarov 85′, K. Benzema 87′, Cristiano Ronaldo 90′. Real Madrid made 3 substitutions, Manchester City made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Real Madrid and Manchester City — 5 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
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assist: A. di María
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assist: Marcelo
Lineups
Real Madrid lined up in a — formation, while Manchester City deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Real Madrid field 11 midfielders averaging —, versus Manchester City's 11 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Real Madrid have recorded 1 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats. Manchester City show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Real Madrid vs Manchester City Head to Head Results
Real Madrid and Manchester City have met 15 times — Real Madrid won 5, Manchester City won 6, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2012. Manchester City leads the head-to-head with 6 victories from 15 meetings. A combined 51 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.40 per match (24 for the home side, 27 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 11 matches (73%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 11 games (73%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2022.
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Recent Meetings (15)
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