Man City assess injuries before Real Madrid trip
Barcelona consider Nathan Ake, with Deco keen. The defender has few Premier League starts this season and could be sold as his deal nears 2026, amid competition for City’s centre-back and left-back spots.
Video highlights Pep Guardiola’s five Premier League bookings this season for Manchester City.
Mental coach Nicoletta Romanazzi says Gianluigi Donnarumma battled concentration and pressure issues at PSG and backlash from Milan fans, with improvement now seen at Manchester City.
Guardiola eyes a blistering finish as City chase four trophies. He calls the title race ‘not in our hands’ after a drop at Nottingham, and focuses on Real Madrid, then Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final.
Rodri is fined £80,000 by the FA after saying referee Robert Jones was not ‘neutral’ in Man City’s 2-2 draw at Tottenham, with anger over a goal being allowed central to his remarks.
Report says Kylian Mbappe’s knee issue leaves his participation vs City uncertain, with only two sessions to prove fitness. Guardiola has rested Erling Haaland and could unleash him in the Bernabeu first leg.
City visit Real Madrid with Gvardiol and Kovacic out long term, Lewis a major doubt with an ankle issue. No suspensions. City beat Newcastle 3-1 in the FA Cup after dropping points to Nottingham Forest.
Barcelona eye Omar Marmoush amid his push for regular starts. City value him highly after a brace vs Newcastle, but any sale would require Guardiola’s approval and a suitable fee.
Report claims City are favourites to sign Tino Livramento for around £70m to bolster right-back, with the Newcastle defender open to a move. Deal would strengthen Guardiola’s options ahead of next season.
City come from behind at St James’ Park to win 3-1. Savinho equalises, Marmoush nets a brace, Nunes supplies two key passes. Guardiola hails ‘incredible’ display as City reach an eighth straight quarter-final.
Preview piece on all eight Champions League last-16 first legs. No Manchester City-specific detail provided. Livescore
AS report Real Madrid are not pursuing Rodri. Man City have made a renewal offer to keep the midfielder beyond 2027, easing fears before the Champions League trip to the Bernabéu.
