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Manchester City lift Euro cloud as late surge rocks Real at the Bernabeu

Manchester City lift Euro cloud as late surge rocks Real at the Bernabeu
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It's advantage Manchester City in their Champions League last-16 tie with Real Madrid.

They'll return to the Etihad Stadium in three-weeks' time with a 2-1 first leg lead over the 13-time winners of the competition.

A second half header from Gabriel Jesus and a Kevin De Bruyne penalty turned the game in City's favour after Real took the lead through Isco.

Real captain Sergio Ramos was shown a late red card in last night's game as well.

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City manager Pep Guardiola says there's still work to be done to qualify for the next round.

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It was a bad night for Juventus who went down 1-nil away to Lyon.

Manchester United, Arsenal, Wolves and Celtic are all hoping to join Rangers in the Europa League last-16 this evening.

Wolves are almost certainly through without kicking a ball - they take a 4-nil lead into the second leg of their tie with Espanyol.

Manchester United and Bruges are tied at a goal apiece ahead of tonight's second leg at Old Trafford.

Arsenal entertain Olympiakos tonight, holding a 1-nil first leg lead over their Greek guests.

While Celtic and Copenhagen are tied at 1-1 with tonight's second leg at Parkhead.

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