1-3: Manchester City wins in the Cup before visiting the Bernabéu
Real Madrid's next opponent in the Champions League eliminated Newcastle away in the Round of 16.
Manchester City defeated Newcastle before facing Real Madrid at the Bernabéu in the first-leg clash of the Champions League Round of 16. Guardiola's team secured their spot in the next round of the FA Cup by claiming victory at St. James' Park in the Round of 16 match.
The home team took the lead with a goal from Barnes in the 18th minute, but Savinho equalized the match six minutes before the end of the first half. In the second half, Marmoush scored a brace to seal the victory for the citizens (47' and 65').
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1-Newcastle: Ramsdale, Trippier (Burn, 63'), Hall (Livramento, 80'), Botman, Tonali, Barnes, Thiaw, Osula (Wissa, 63'), Elanga (Joelinton, 62'), Woltemade (Gordon, 72') and Willock.
3-Manchester City: Trafford, Nunes, Khusanov, Stones, Ake, Nico, Reijnders, O’Rilley, Savinho (Chekri, 79'), Doku (Foden, 79') and Marmoush (Semenyo, 73').
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