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Simon Bajkowski

Man City player ratings vs Real Madrid as Kevin De Bruyne delivers in Champions League

Ederson: It felt like Ederson could have maybe done better with the goal, although he was down well to stop a Benzema header and then stop a late rocket. 7

Walker: Jumped in rashly a few times on his winger and often his release ball would see the team lose possession, but some crucial late blocks. 7

Stones: Aggressive when moving up to play alongside Rodri before stepping back when the pressure forced it. 7

Dias: Not always comfortable in possession but some important blocks in the box to keep Real at bay. 7

Akanji: Worked really well with Rodri and Gundogan to see City move the ball up the pitch. 7

Rodri: Drove the team on and it was him winning the ball back that set up the equaliser. 8

Gundogan: Calm under pressure to help the defence out, while also supplying Haaland at the other end. 7

De Bruyne: Struggled to get in the game for large parts yet came up with the goods when it mattered. 7

Bernardo: Gave Camavinga problems and kept him alert all night, although was skinned for the goal. 6

Grealish: Did well to keep his temper in the battle with Carvajal and reliably kept the ball when needed. 7

Haaland: Barely had sight of the goal but on the two instances he did he was easily stopped. 6

Substitutes

Not used: Ortega, Carson, Laporte, Gomez, Lewis, Phillips, Alvarez, Foden, Palmer, Mahrez

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