Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola said his side were well aware of Real Madrid's habit of producing their best in tough times, with a string of injuries having depleted the visitors' defence ahead of Tuesday's Champions League playoff.

Real Madrid's Rodrygo spoke about his future and praised Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola ahead of the two clubs in question meeting in the Champions League.

Carlo Ancelotti hailed a "surprising" performance of defensive excellence from his Real Madrid side as the holders battled back from an 80th-minute deficit to take control of their Champions League knockout round tie against Manchester City.