Mission improbable became mission impossible when Manchester City had Bernardo Silva sent off early in their Champions League round of 16 against Real Madrid.
UEFA Champions League
Manchester City 1, Real Madrid 2 – Player Ratings
Bernardo Silva was sent off as Manchester City went out of the Champions League at the Round of 16 stage after they were beaten by Real Madrid 2-1 on the night and 5-1 on aggregate.
Nervy night at the Etihad but Manchester City beat Galatasaray and get a helping hand from others as they claim automatic last 16 place in the Champions League
Manchester City scraped into the last 16 of the Champions League without the need to endure the play-offs after beating Galatasaray.
Manchester City 2, Galatasaray 0 – UEFA Champions League
Erling Haaland and Rayan Cherki scored as Manchester City finished into the top 8 of the Champions League group with a win against Galatasaray.
Manchester City 0, Bayer Leverkusen 2 – Player Ratings
Alex Grimaldo and Patrick Schick did the damage against a second string Manchester City side who couldn’t beat ex-Brentford keeper Mark Flekken with what few attacks they could muster against a counter attacking German side.