Manchester City’s hopes of Champions League glory were shattered by Real Madrid’s dominant performance at the Santiago Bernabeu. With a deficit from the first leg, City were thoroughly outclassed, especially by Kylian Mbappe, who scored a hat-trick that sealed the tie.
Despite their usual dominance in the competition, City were powerless from the start, and the warning signs were evident even before the match began. Pep Guardiola, known for his tactical brilliance and leadership, seemed different upon arriving at the Bernabeu. His usual confidence was replaced by a sense of resignation, and his frustration over the…