As the minutes ticked on, the frantic pace of the game settled. City were happy to defend their lead while the hosts’ energy dwindled. Whistles rang out, urging Alonso’s men to dig deep and put it all on the line for an equalizer.

The clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City at the Bernabéu showcased the resilience of the Madrid team amidst a challenging season filled with injuries. As Real Madrid faced a daunting task without star player Kylian Mbappé and several other key players,

Real Madrid heads into the clash against City with seven confirmed absences and Mbappé doubtful due to muscle discomfort and a fractured finger.

When Xabi Alonso took over as head coach at Real Madrid, there was plenty of work to be done regarding the squad. Some position areas had questions over players

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has been speaking to the media before Wednesday's Champions League game against Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu (kick-off 20:00 GMT). Here are the key lines from his news conference: John Stones has picked up an injury and not travelled with the squad: "Leg, I don't know yet."

Kylian Mbappé trains separately from Real Madrid teammates, raising doubts for Champions League match against Manchester City.