“Pep Guardiola had asked his players to give the Bernabéu a fright; instead, they were the ones exposed to a terrifying truth, ­wearing a haunted, hollow look”

Cracking report by @sidlowe.bsky.social for @theguardian.com from the other game played last night.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/feb/19/real-madrid-manchester-city-champions-league-playoff-second-leg-match-report?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other