Yet another late second half collapse saw Manchester City concede two goals that gave Real Madrid the advantage going into the second leg of the tie. Madrid pulled off one of their trademarked Champions League comebacks, but that was aided by City once again having an abysmal defensive performance.

Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti will make a big call when putting out his team that faces Manchester City in the Champions League playoffs second leg on Wednesday.

Things are no better in the Premier League, with a fifth consecutive title off the agenda after some indifferent form to say the least. A top-four finish is still very much in the crosshairs, though, making Saturday's game with sixth-placed Newcastle hugely significant.