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Omnipresent Gabriel Jesus
Gabriel Jesus really hurt Real. Aligned in an unusual role of left winger in the first period, then repositioned in the center line, the Brazilian striker was flawless in his pressing (eight balls recovered). Very active, and efficient. Author of the equalizing goal, from a whim at close range, he then caused the expulsion of Sergio Ramos. A full match.
De Bruyne decisive
He did not achieve his best performance in the game, but Kevin De Bruyne was able to be decisive. A passer on the equalization of Gabriel Jesus, the Belgian international took care of registering the goal of the victory, deceiving Courtois from the penalty spot. Positioned very high, even too much in the first period, the number 17 of Citizens rose in power over the meeting.
Sterling's defining entry
Winning coaching from Pep Guardiola. At 1-0 in favor of Real, the Mancunian coach decided to launch Raheem Sterling in place of Bernardo Silva. And the English international has made a decisive entry. Involved in the equalizing goal, it was he who obtained the penalty for the victory, causing a fault by Carvajal. His speed cracked Madrid's defense.
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Real collapsed
Without being in a big night, Real headed for a precious victory. Before finally collapsing during a nightmarish end of match. Zinedine Zidane's men conceded two goals in five minutes and finished ten after the expulsion of Sergio Ramos. Punished, the Merengues have moved too far against the pressure from Mancun and were no longer able to hold the ball.
Sergio Ramos, symbol of the shipwreck
Feverish defensively, Real suffered as soon as City managed to combine in front. Sergio Ramos had a particularly complicated evening. The Madrid captain, who almost registered a CSC just before the break, sank at the end of the match. With in high point his expulsion for a fault of Gabriel Jesus who fled to the goal.
Laporte goes back to the infirmary
New blow for Aymeric Laporte. A month after his return to competition, following a serious knee injury, the French defender is again on the flank. The fault of a muscular injury contracted shortly after half an hour of play. The duration of his unavailability is not known, but his participation in the return match is very uncertain.
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