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      Real Madrid 2 Atletico Madrid 1: Man City old boys show Pep Guardiola what he’s missing in derby with THREE wondergoals

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      REAL MADRID celebrated their 500th game in the Champions League with hard-fought victory over bitter local rivals Atletico.Los Blancos have put themselves in a strong position ahead of the second leg of the round of 16 tie.Rodrygo netted the opening goal after just four minutesCredit: APFormer Man City forward Julian Alvarez also netted a sublime goalCredit: APBrahim Diaz scored a wonderful winnerCredit: ReutersThe goal sent the crowd into raptures for celebrationsCredit: GettyRodrygo gave the hosts the perfect start as he curled home after just four minutes.But just as it looked like Carlo Ancelotti’s side would have a perfect night, former Manchester City star Julian Alvarez stepped up.The Argentine forward bettered his Brazilian counterpart’s effort in the 32nd minute.Alvarez took on his man and then whipped a shot in off the post from the corner of the box.READ MORE ON CHAMPIONS LEAGUEAtletico started to dominate the game as they looked to spoil Real’s big night.But it was the hosts that would find the next goal and it was another former Man City ace on target.Brahim Díaz jinked his way past two defenders with some brilliant footwork before firing past Jan Oblak in the 55th minute.The two goals must have left Pep Guardiola scratching his head back at home.Most read in Champions LeagueCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSManchester City were dumped out of the tournament in the playoff round by Real.The team has failed to defend its Premier League title and has been knocked out of European competition and the Carabao Cup.’I could have been tidier’ Jamie Carragher addresses controversial Afcon comments and explains his ‘mistake’Pep Guardiola must have some regret for selling Alcaraz and DiazCredit: GettyThe Cityzens only have a spot in the top four to play for and an FA Cup trophy to salvage any success from what has been a disappointing season.Fans watching on felt the need to take to social media to vent their frustrations.One posted: “Will never understand why City sold him.”A second commented: “Blame Pep for not playing him alongside Erling Haaland.”Meanwhile, Real will be hoping that the one-goal lead can boost them in the return leg next week.They will not have to travel far as there is only four miles between the two clubs’ stadiums.The 15-time tournament winners will be hoping to make it 16 by the end of the season.Elsewhere in the Champions League, Arsenal marched to a 7-1 away win over PSV to virtually seal their spot in the quarter-finals.READ MORE SUN STORIESDespite the dominant scoreline, Myles Lewis-Skelly was lucky to avoid a first half red card for two reckless challenges.Borussia Dortmund drew 1-1 with French side Lille while Aston Villa beat Club Brugge 3-1 in the early kick off. More

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      ‘Come back any time’ – Humble Jack Grealish praised after paying for 200 PINTS and chatting with locals at social club

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      JACK GREALISH has won over fans at a Newcastle pub – after putting £500 behind the bar. The Manchester City star stunned punters after walking into North Biddick Social Club in Washington on Sunday.Jack Grealish stunned punters in a North East pub on SundayCredit: AlamyThe England star turned up at a social club in Washington, Tyne and WearCredit: X @footballbreakzThe 29-year-old chatted with locals and put £500 behind the barCredit: X @footballbreakzGrealish, 29, wasted no time in making friends at the pub, where pints go for just £2.90.He put enough money behind the bar for regulars to sup up to 200 PINTS.Grealish posed for photos and chatted with locals on a visit to Richard Logan, 37, brother of fellow Three Lions star Jordan Pickford.One local punter told The Daily Mail: “Jack was a total gentleman.READ MORE ON FOOTBALL”£500 is enough to keep the whole bar in pints for a good few hours. “What a star he was, he can come back any time.”Word quickly spread Grealish was in the social club, with fans flocking in and the venue quickly filling up. One laughed on Facebook: “Never seen word spread around so much.”Most read in SportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKERSAnother told the Mail: “He was with a couple of friends who live nearby.”I think they just fancied a quiet pint in a place where Jack wasn’t going to get any hassle. Jack Grealish’s reaction to Cole Palmer becoming a manager says it all as he and Maguire apologise to Chelsea star”Word spread very quickly though and people started to arrive from all over to see him, it’s such an unexpected place to see a big football star. “He was a really, really nice guy. “Nothing was too much trouble for him, he sat and chatted with the locals and was happy to pose for pictures. “But when he paid for everyone’s drinks that was just amazing, he didn’t need to do it but he did and it showed a lot of class and generosity. “He’ll definitely be welcome back if he ever wants to come down again.”Grealish has endured a tough two years at City, losing his England place and lacking game time.He has featured 25 times for Pep Guardiola’s side across all competitions, scoring just twice.SunSport revealed last month both Inter Milan and Borussia Dortmund were tracking Grealish. Guardiola has questioned the £100m man’s fitness and mentality this season.The Spaniard said: “Do I want the Jack that won the Treble? Yeah, I want it, but I try to be honest with myself for that.”They have to fight. You can say it’s unfair.READ MORE SUN STORIES”Ok, if you think that, then it’s fine, but you have to prove [to me], ‘ok, I’m going to fight with Savinho, to deserve to play in that position.'”Every single day, every single week and every single month.” More

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      Man City ready to go through tribunal to snap up 15-year-old wonderkid Jeremy Monga from relegation-bound Leicester

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      MANCHESTER CITY are ready to make a move for Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga.The teenage star has already featured on The Foxes’ first team bench despite being only 15.Jeremy Monga is extremely highly-rated at LeicesterCredit: GettyThe versatile winger has been captain of England’s Under-16s too and trained with City’s U-21s squad as a result of his potential.But that has only helped to catch the eye of some of Europe’s top clubs and City are now hovering and hoping to tie up a move this summer.Leicester are five points adrift of safety in the Premier League with only 11 games to play. They looked doomed for relegation.Even so, the club is desperate to hang onto budding talents like schoolboy Monga to help them bounce back into the top flight.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBecause of his age any deal will have to go through a tribunal with mega-rich Man City forced to pay compensation to Leicester should they nab one of the club’s brightest prospects.Monga featured in all three of Leicester Under-21s’ EFL Trophy matches earlier this season.Last month he was even named on Ruud van Nistelrooy’s bench for the Foxes’ 2-1 FA Cup defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford.He has featured seven times in the PL2 this season, scoring once and laying on an assist.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSMonga has so far earned eight caps for England’s Under-16s.He scored in a 7-3 win over Denmark last month.Fans plead with Pep Guardiola as they spot secret Mo Salah charm offensive after Liverpool loss More

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      ‘Excited’ Pep Guardiola reveals potential Rodri injury return date with Man City star progressing quicker than expected

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      PEP GUARDIOLA is ‘excited’ by Rodri’s progress — and now believes the Ballon d’Or winner could return THIS season.And that means Manchester City may have their man for the big  occasion back if they secure a return to Wembley in May’s FA Cup final.Man City midfielder Rodri is now tipped to play this seasonCredit: ReutersBoss Pep Guardiola knows how much City have missed RodriCredit: GettyThe Spaniard has been sidelined since he ruptured a cruciate ligament in September  against Arsenal in his first Prem game of the season.Guardiola initially ruled the midfielder out for the rest of the campaign — and suggested he would struggle to make the expanded Club World Cup in June and July. But City posted footage of Rodri going through individual training on Friday. And he was in the dressing room for Saturday’s win over Plymouth.READ MORE MAN CITY NEWSThat had supporters anticipating the ex-Atletico Madrid man’s return, and Guardiola admitted his progress has been quicker than expected.He said: “The fans must know they are not the only ones excited.It’s been 5½ months, six months, so after the international break it could be. But one step at a time — we don’t have to make stupid decisions for him to come back weeks earlier.“It’s good — although he’s not close to coming back, I’d say. But he’s been touching the ball, he’s been in the locker room. He feels confident, he’s more happy.Most read in FootballBEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERS“I could not expect before for him to return before even the Club World Cup.“But now in the Premier League season, maybe it’s going to happen.”Inside Man City’s £300MILLION new stadium upgrade with futuristic Etihad project to rival AnfieldRodri has made a habit of scoring key goals for City, none more than the winner in the 2023 Champions League final.He has a month before the international break and after that there will be nine games left of City’s Prem campaign.Their only hope of domestic silverware this term is the FA Cup — with the  semi-finals on the weekend of April 28 and the final three weeks after that.That gives midfield linchpin Rodri, 28,  something to aim for  in his recovery.The Prem ends on May 25 but City’s stars will  be back  around June 12 to head to the US for the Club World Cup. More

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      Man City announce £12.5m ‘new Messi’ arrival 24 days AFTER transfer window closed following £182m spending spree

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      MANCHESTER CITY have announced the signing of wonderkid Claudio Echeverri.The 19-year-old joined the club from River Plate last January in a £12.5million deal but remained on loan in his homeland of Argentina until last month.Claudio Echeverri has joined up with the City squad after his spell at River Plate endedCredit: AFPEcheverri, who has been dubbed as the “new Lionel Messi”, has now finally been unveiled after arriving in Manchester to join up with the City squad for the rest of the season.The attacking midfielder is eligible to make his debut in the FA Cup fifth round tie against Plymouth on Saturday.Echeverri revealed he spoke to former City stars and compatriots Sergio Aguero and Martin Demichelis ahead of his move to England.He said: “They told me it was a great club with amazing players and a beautiful history.READ MORE IN FOOTBALL”I knew about it [the relationship between Argentina and City]. Aguero, in particular, stands out.”He’s a legend here at City because of everything he achieved and the incredible player he was.”I used to watch him play and, honestly, it’s an amazing feeling to be here.”City chief Txiki Begiristain added: “Claudio is one of the finest talents to emerge from South America in recent years.  Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS“We knew as soon as we watched him play we wanted him to become a Manchester City player.  “All the natural elements are there – his touch, technique, eye for goal and dribbling ability. Our job now is to take those attributes and shape Claudio into a world-class player.”Fans plead with Pep Guardiola as they spot secret Mo Salah charm offensive after Liverpool loss Echeverri captained and scored six goals for Argentina at the Under-20 South American Championship after finding the back of the net four times for River Plate last season.He is the latest youngster through the door at the Etihad following a £182m splurge in January to freshen Pep Guardiola’s squad.City spent a reported £60m on Omar Marmoush, £50m on Nico Gonzalez, £33m on Abdukodir Khusanon and £30m on Vitor Reis. More

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      Man City set sights on Newcastle star Tino Livramento to replace Kyle Walker as summer transfer plans revealed

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      MANCHESTER CITY have set their sights on Newcastle star Tino Livramento, according to reports.The defender is viewed as a potential replacement for veteran Kyle Walker.Tino Livramento is reportedly wanted by Manchester CityCredit: RexHe could be the replacement for Kyle WalkerCredit: GettyWalker’s future at the Etihad appears to be over following his loan exit in January.The 34-year-old left Manchester City for AC Milan on a deal until the end of the season.The Telegraph has claimed that Livramento is being monitored by Pep Guardiola’s side.The former Southampton ace has excelled since his arrival at St James’ Park in 2023.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLHe joined Newcastle on a five-year contract in a transfer worth £32million.Livramento, 22, has since made 50 appearances for the Magpies in the Premier League.He even earned his first international cap for England in the 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in November.Livramento overcame a horror ACL injury that he suffered against Brighton in 2022.Most read in FootballCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSThe report has also suggested that Livramento is not the only full-back target.It is claimed that Man City are also considering a move for Juventus defender Andrea Cambiaso.Micah Richards reveals he supports two Premier League teams but it ‘depends if I’m off air or on air’ Andrea Cambiaso is also under consideration by Man CityCredit: GettyCambiaso, 25, joined the Old Lady in 2022 but spent his first season out on loan at Bologna.He has since established himself in Turin and has earned 13 caps for Italy since March 2024.Man City are also said to be interested in adding a new No8 to the squad.The incoming star would be a replacement for veteran llkay Gundogan.The German, 34, is on course to trigger a one-year extension to his contract.He has struggled to show his previous form since he returned to the club from Barcelona.The midfielder has recently received interest from Galatasaray with the Turkish club willing to offer him a two-year deal.Manchester City squad agesHere is a look at the ages in Manchester City’s squad…Goalkeepers: Ederson, 31Stefan Ortega, 32Scott Carson, 39Defenders: Ruben Dias, 27Manuel Akanji, 29Nathan Ake, 30John Stones, 30Vitor Ries, 19Abdukodri Khsanov, 20Jahmai Simpson-Pursey, 19Josko Gvardiol, 23Rico Lewis, 20Kyle Walker, 34 – On loan at AC MilanMidfielders: Rodri, 28Matheus Nunes, 26Mateo Kovacic, 30Nico Gonzalez, 23Ilkay Gundogan, 34Bernardo Silva, 30Kevin de Bruyne, 33Claudio Echeverri, 19James McAtee, 22Attackers:Jeremy Doku, 22Jack Grealish, 29Phil Foden, 24Savinho, 20Oscar Bobb, 21Erling Haaland, 24Omar Marmoush, 26Average age: 26.6 More

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      Erling Haaland OUT of Man City squad for crunch Liverpool clash as Pep Guardiola hit with yet another injury blow

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      ERLING HAALAND has not been included in Manchester City’s squad to face Liverpool.The striker is the club’s top scorer this season with 27 goals in 35 games across all competitions this season.Erling Haaland is missing from Man City’s squad to face LiverpoolCredit: GettyHowever, Pep Guardiola has been sweating over the fitness of his talisman since he fell to the floor awkwardly holding his knee following an awkward landing against Newcastle last week.The 24-year-old was named on the bench for City’s mid-week 3-1 defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League knockout play-offs, but failed to make it on to the pitch.Guardiola told reporters in his Friday press conference that a decision was yet to be made about his participation against the league leaders.The Spaniard had said: “I don’t know yet. Tomorrow [Saturday] we will know.”READ MORE IN FOOTBALLBut it has now been confirmed that Haaland will miss today’s Etihad clash after he was missing from the Cityzens matchday squad.It is the first time he has not been named in a squad since the fourth round of the FA Cup against Leyton Orient earlier this month, and the first time it has happened in a league game since April 2024 when he missed a 4-0 win over Brighton.New £59million signing Omar Marmoush was chosen to spearhead City’s attack against Liverpool.Haaland’s absence from the pitch in midweek had seen ex-Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher joke he was suffering with “Rudigeritis” while working as a pundit on CBS Sports.Most read in FootballJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSWhen asked about the comments, Guardiola said: “Oh, God. Did he say that? Jamie Carragher said that? Oh God. Don’t laugh. I don’t know why he makes that suspicious, you know that?”Did he say that Haaland didn’t want to play the game? It’s not nice — and it’s not true.Pep Guardiola admits ‘best team won’ as Real Madrid knock Man City out of Europe “He was crazy to play the game but had a problem with his knee and could not play.”Carragher responded on social media by clarifying the comment was a joke made at the expense of fellow pundit and ex-Man City star Micah Richards.During Sky Sports Super Sunday broadcast, Carragher was asked again about the comments. The 47-year-old said while smirking: “Listen that illness may have carried over and could be Van Dijkitis.”After a few jokes among the panel, including presenter David Jones, Richards, Daniel Sturridge and Roy Keane, Carragher added: “Listen there’s no doubt, I think I said in this fixture at Anfield, I think [Virgil] Van Dijk has the edge in terms of being slightly better in his position than Haaland is.”But that is a brilliant match up.”READ MORE SUN STORIESHaaland has scored just one goal against Liverpool in the Premier League from four matches, while his overall record against the Reds stands at three goals in eight games.City have beaten Liverpool just once when Haaland has played, while picking up two draws and five defeats. More

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      ‘Oh, God… did he say that?’ – Pep Guardiola left in disbelief at Jamie Carragher’s ‘not nice and not true’ claim

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      PEP GUARDIOLA fumed at “not nice” claims Erling Haaland ducked last week’s Euro blockbuster because he is scared of Antonio Rudiger.The Manchester City striker was an unused sub in their Champions League mauling at Real Madrid with a knee injury.Pep Guardiola fumed at “not nice” claims Erling Haaland ducked last week’s trip to the BernabeuCredit: GettyCarragher questioned Haaland’s place on the bench after City were hammered by Real MadridBut Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher reckons the Norway ace wanted to avoid Real’s fit-again centre-back Rudiger, 31.Speaking as pundit on CBS, he said: “It’s Rudiger-itis is it? Is that what we’re saying here?”Ahead of City hosting the Reds on Sunday, Guardiola shook his head in disbelief when told of Carra’s stunning comments.He said: “Oh, God. Did he say that? Jamie Carragher said that? Oh God. Don’t laugh. I don’t know why he makes that suspicious, you know that?READ MORE FOOTBALL NEWS“Did he say that Haaland didn’t want to play the game? It’s not nice — and it’s not true.“He was crazy to play the game but had a problem with his knee and could not play.”It comes ahead of the Etihad fixture, which has become increasingly ill-tempered, and Haaland, 24, faces a late test to make the City line-up.CASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITSAnd he will be desperate to make it after Kop legend ­Carragher’s  taunts.Most read in FootballCarragher, 47, said: “So let me work this out. Haaland has gone to the manager this morning and said he’s not fit?Pep Guardiola admits ‘best team won’ as Real Madrid knock Man City out of Europe “Do you think it’s got something to do with Rudiger? Is that because Rudiger is playing?“He’s on the bench so he can’t be injured. I never went to see the manager on the morning of a game and said I’m not fit. So he’s injured, is he?” More