18 March 2015 at 19:45
Match Summary
Barcelona defeated Manchester City 1:0. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2014. Goals were scored by I. Rakitić 31′. Barcelona made 2 substitutions, Manchester City made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between Barcelona and Manchester City — 1 goals and 0 cards recorded during the match.
assist: L. Messi
Lineups
Barcelona lined up in a — formation, while Manchester City deployed a —.
Midfield Control
Barcelona 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.
Age & Experience
The average age of Barcelona's starting XI is 33.0 (youngest: M. ter Stegen (33), oldest: M. ter Stegen (33)), while Manchester City average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, Barcelona have recorded 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeats. Manchester City show 5 wins, 0 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.
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Barcelona vs Manchester City Head to Head Results
Barcelona and Manchester City have met 7 times — Barcelona won 4, Manchester City won 1, with 2 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2014. Barcelona leads the head-to-head with 4 victories from 7 meetings. A combined 26 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.71 per match (16 for the home side, 10 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 5 matches (71%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 6 games (86%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. Manchester City are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2022.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (7)
API data: 23 Apr 2026