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Madrid Outclass Man City As PSG Power Into Champions League Last 16

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21.02.2025

Real Madrid swept Manchester City aside to qualify for the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, while Paris Saint-Germain rubber-stamped their spot in the next round by thrashing French rivals Brest.

Kylian Mbappe struck twice in the first half before completing his hat-trick on the hour at the Santiago Bernabeu as the European champions won the return leg of the play-off tie 3-1 to complete a 6-3 aggregate victory.

"I said it (before), I didn't come to Real Madrid to play badly," Mbappe told Movistar.

"Making my dream come true is one thing, but I want to play well here, mark an era and make history at Real Madrid."

Carlo Ancelotti's side will face either city rivals Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen, coached by former Real midfielder Xabi Alonso, in the last 16, for which the draw will made on Friday.

"The best team won, they deserve to be there and we don't," said City boss Pep Guardiola.

After two late goals last week swung the balance considerably in Madrid's favour, City suffered another blow before........

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