Can Man City avoid Champions League exit against Real Madrid?

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Can Man City avoid Champions League exit against Real Madrid?

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<p>Manchester City could face their earliest Champions League exit since the Roberto Mancini era.</p>

City’s Early Exit Threat

Manchester City could face their earliest Champions League exit since the Roberto Mancini era.

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<p>The 3-3 result at the Etihad leaves them in a precarious position against Real Madrid.</p>

First-Leg Draw

The 3-3 result at the Etihad leaves them in a precarious position against Real Madrid.

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<p>City led in the first leg but conceded late, echoing their 2022 semi-final heartbreak.</p>

Painful History vs Real Madrid

City led in the first leg but conceded late, echoing their 2022 semi-final heartbreak.

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Inconsistency & Challenge

Man City must deliver an almost perfect game to have a chance.

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Key Players’ Fitness Doubts

Haaland, Grealish, Ruben Dias, and Ake traveled but face late fitness tests. Akanji is out.

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Rodri’s Absence a Major Concern

Guardiola likened his importance to Messi’s role once at Barcelona.

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Unfamiliar Struggles

City finished 22nd in group-stage rankings, an unexpected scenario for the defending champions.

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Do-or-Die Situation

Failure would create a void in their April-May fixtures, increasing pressure on the squad.

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Final Challenge

Man City must produce something special against Real Madrid or face an early exit.

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