By Real Madrid and Manchester City have had a fierce rivalry in the UEFA Champions League over the years.
The two teams have faced each other 12 times in the competition so far, with both winning 4 matches each, while 4 matches ended in draws, reflecting a high level of balance between them.
The first encounter was in the 2012-13 group stage, where Real Madrid won 3-2 in the first leg, and the second match ended 1-1.
In the 2015-16 semi-finals, they played a goalless draw in the first leg before Real Madrid won 1-0 in the second leg, securing a spot in the final.
In the 2019-20 Round of 16, Manchester City won both legs 2-1, knocking Real Madrid out of the competition.
The 2021-22 semi-final was a dramatic clash—City won 4-3 in the first leg, but Real Madrid pulled off a stunning comeback in the second leg, winning 3-1 in extra time to reach the final.
Their most recent meeting was in the 2022-23 semi-finals, where they drew 1-1 in Madrid, but Manchester City dominated the second leg, winning 4-0 at the Etihad, advancing to the final and ultimately winning their first-ever Champions League title against Inter Milan.
Overall, Manchester City has scored 20 goals against Real Madrid, while Real Madrid has netted 18 against City.
Karim Benzema is the all-time top scorer in these encounters with 6 goals, followed by Bernardo Silva and Rodrygo with 4 goals each.
These clashes highlight the intense competition between the two sides and have produced some of the most memorable moments in Champions League history.
