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MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Good stop from Rodrygo but couldn’t stop same player scoring from rebound. Not called into serious action again until penalty save from Modric in shoot-out when Brazilian keeper was also an unlikely scorer. AP
Ederson 7/10
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Good stop from Rodrygo but couldn’t stop same player scoring from rebound. Not called into serious action again until penalty save from Modric in shoot-out when Brazilian keeper was also an unlikely scorer. AP
MANCHESTER CITY RATINGS: Good stop from Rodrygo but couldn’t stop same player scoring from rebound. Not called into serious action again until penalty save from Modric in shoot-out when Brazilian keep
Back in side after injury but guilty of playing Vinicius onside in run-up to Real’s opener. Helped nullify threat of of the Real attacker, though, matching the Brazilian for pace and strength. AP
Kyle Walker 8/10
Back in side after injury but guilty of playing Vinicius onside in run-up to Real’s opener. Helped nullify threat of of the Real attacker, though, matching the Brazilian for pace and strength. AP
Back in side after injury but guilty of playing Vinicius onside in run-up to Real’s opener. Helped nullify threat of of the Real attacker, though, matching the Brazilian for pace and strength. AP
Excellent at the back, rarely troubled although arguably allowed Vinicius too much room to put cross into box for Rodrygo goal and should have closed him down quicker. AF
Ruben Dias 8/10
Excellent at the back, rarely troubled although arguably allowed Vinicius too much room to put cross into box for Rodrygo goal and should have closed him down quicker. AF
Excellent at the back, rarely troubled although arguably allowed Vinicius too much room to put cross into box for Rodrygo goal and should have closed him down quicker. AF
Versatile defender regularly found himself pushing into midfield to help with City attacks but wasted one good opportunity when he blazed over bar with teammates better placed. Getty Images
Manuel Akanji 7/10
Versatile defender regularly found himself pushing into midfield to help with City attacks but wasted one good opportunity when he blazed over bar with teammates better placed. Getty Images
Versatile defender regularly found himself pushing into midfield to help with City attacks but wasted one good opportunity when he blazed over bar with teammates better placed. Getty Images
Scored fine goals in successive games from left-back for City but more focused on defensive duties here which he did with aplomb. Booked for foul on Bellingham. PA
Josko Gvardiol 8/10
Scored fine goals in successive games from left-back for City but more focused on defensive duties here which he did with aplomb. Booked for foul on Bellingham. PA
Scored fine goals in successive games from left-back for City but more focused on defensive duties here which he did with aplomb. Booked for foul on Bellingham. PA
His usual ultra-reliable self in middle of park breaking down Real attacks and spraying some lovely balls out wide. Took booking for team when he hauled back the speedy Diaz. Lost for first time in 67 City games. AFP
Rodri 8/10
His usual ultra-reliable self in middle of park breaking down Real attacks and spraying some lovely balls out wide. Took booking for team when he hauled back the speedy Diaz. Lost for first time in 67 City games. AFP
His usual ultra-reliable self in middle of park breaking down Real attacks and spraying some lovely balls out wide. Took booking for team when he hauled back the speedy Diaz. Lost for first time in 67
Stung Lunin’s palms with powerful strike in first half. Buried finish into roof of net to level scores in 76th minute and could have had quickfire hat-trick when he hit two efforts over bar not long after. EPA
Kevin De Bruyne 8/10
Stung Lunin’s palms with powerful strike in first half. Buried finish into roof of net to level scores in 76th minute and could have had quickfire hat-trick when he hit two efforts over bar not long after. EPA
Stung Lunin’s palms with powerful strike in first half. Buried finish into roof of net to level scores in 76th minute and could have had quickfire hat-trick when he hit two efforts over bar not long a
Could only bundle ball wide from a couple of metres out after Haaland’s header rebounded off crossbar in first half. Tried to make things happen but, like City as whole, found it hard to find way through Real defence. Terrible penalty in shoot-out. PA
Bernardo Silva 6/10
Could only bundle ball wide from a couple of metres out after Haaland’s header rebounded off crossbar in first half. Tried to make things happen but, like City as whole, found it hard to find way through Real defence. Terrible penalty in shoot-out. PA
Could only bundle ball wide from a couple of metres out after Haaland’s header rebounded off crossbar in first half. Tried to make things happen but, like City as whole, found it hard to find way thro
Glorious finish in first leg but no sniff of goal here until just before break when he curled shot over bar from 20 metres out. Surprisingly little impact from England attacker but scored in shoot-out. AP
Phil Foden 5/10
Glorious finish in first leg but no sniff of goal here until just before break when he curled shot over bar from 20 metres out. Surprisingly little impact from England attacker but scored in shoot-out. AP
Glorious finish in first leg but no sniff of goal here until just before break when he curled shot over bar from 20 metres out. Surprisingly little impact from England attacker but scored in shoot-out
Struck two efforts straight at keeper in second half and had interesting tussle with Carvajal, with both players booked for fouling each other. AFP
Jack Grealish 7/10
Struck two efforts straight at keeper in second half and had interesting tussle with Carvajal, with both players booked for fouling each other. AFP
Struck two efforts straight at keeper in second half and had interesting tussle with Carvajal, with both players booked for fouling each other. AFP
Two headed chances in first 20 minutes – put one just over, the other bounced off crossbar. No clearcut opportunities after break and taken off by Pep Guardiola at start of extra-time. AP
Erling Haaland 6/10
Two headed chances in first 20 minutes – put one just over, the other bounced off crossbar. No clearcut opportunities after break and taken off by Pep Guardiola at start of extra-time. AP
Two headed chances in first 20 minutes – put one just over, the other bounced off crossbar. No clearcut opportunities after break and taken off by Pep Guardiola at start of extra-time. AP
SUBS: (On for Grealish 72’) Made instant impact with his pace and direct running. Was his cross that ended with De Bruyne scoring. EPA
Jeremy Doku 7/10
SUBS: (On for Grealish 72’) Made instant impact with his pace and direct running. Was his cross that ended with De Bruyne scoring. EPA
SUBS: (On for Grealish 72’) Made instant impact with his pace and direct running. Was his cross that ended with De Bruyne scoring. EPA
(On for Haaland 91’) Hit shot straight at keeper from tight angle deep into extra-time. Scored in shoot-out. AP
Julian Alvarez 6/10
(On for Haaland 91’) Hit shot straight at keeper from tight angle deep into extra-time. Scored in shoot-out. AP
(On for Haaland 91’) Hit shot straight at keeper from tight angle deep into extra-time. Scored in shoot-out. AP
(On for Akanji 112’) PA
John Stones N/A
(On for Akanji 112’) PA
(On for Akanji 112’) PA
(On for De Bruyne 112’) Saw penalty saved in shoot-out. EPA
Mateo Kovacic N/A
(On for De Bruyne 112’) Saw penalty saved in shoot-out. EPA
(On for De Bruyne 112’) Saw penalty saved in shoot-out. EPA
REAL MADRID RATINGS Regulation saves from Ukrainian until given no chance by De Bruyne’s fine finish for leveller. Never looked comfortable with in-swinging corners and crosses. Saved two poorly struck penalties in shoot-out. AP
Andriy Lunin 7/10
REAL MADRID RATINGS Regulation saves from Ukrainian until given no chance by De Bruyne’s fine finish for leveller. Never looked comfortable with in-swinging corners and crosses. Saved two poorly struck penalties in shoot-out. AP
REAL MADRID RATINGS Regulation saves from Ukrainian until given no chance by De Bruyne’s fine finish for leveller. Never looked comfortable with in-swinging corners and crosses. Saved two poorly struc
Booked for pulling down Grealish, despite claiming that England winger dived. Coped with threat of Grealish but had tougher time against pace of Doku when City winger was brough on. Limped off with cramp in extra-time. AP
Dani Carvajal 7/10
Booked for pulling down Grealish, despite claiming that England winger dived. Coped with threat of Grealish but had tougher time against pace of Doku when City winger was brough on. Limped off with cramp in extra-time. AP
Booked for pulling down Grealish, despite claiming that England winger dived. Coped with threat of Grealish but had tougher time against pace of Doku when City winger was brough on. Limped off with cr
Had been immaculate at heart of excellent defensive performance but was his poor clearance that handed chance for De Bruyne to level scores. Poked chance wide at end of first-half of extra-time. Scored winner in shoot-out. AP
Antonio Rudiger 8/10
Had been immaculate at heart of excellent defensive performance but was his poor clearance that handed chance for De Bruyne to level scores. Poked chance wide at end of first-half of extra-time. Scored winner in shoot-out. AP
Had been immaculate at heart of excellent defensive performance but was his poor clearance that handed chance for De Bruyne to level scores. Poked chance wide at end of first-half of extra-time. Score
Veteran looked like he might score a disastrous own goal just after break when he took ball past own keeper but cleared for corner. But played part in resolute Real defensive display. Scored in shoot-out. AFP
Nacho 7/10
Veteran looked like he might score a disastrous own goal just after break when he took ball past own keeper but cleared for corner. But played part in resolute Real defensive display. Scored in shoot-out. AFP
Veteran looked like he might score a disastrous own goal just after break when he took ball past own keeper but cleared for corner. But played part in resolute Real defensive display. Scored in shoot-
Had little problems up in first half when he helped keep Foden very quiet and dealt with Silva in second when he switched flanks. Harsh booking for what looked fair tackle on Walker. AP
Ferland Mendy 8/10
Had little problems up in first half when he helped keep Foden very quiet and dealt with Silva in second when he switched flanks. Harsh booking for what looked fair tackle on Walker. AP
Had little problems up in first half when he helped keep Foden very quiet and dealt with Silva in second when he switched flanks. Harsh booking for what looked fair tackle on Walker. AP
Had game’s first effort on goal – curling effort from distance saved comfortably. Excellent pressing when City were in possession but wayward passing gifted ball back to City far too often. Reuters
Eduardo Camavinga 6/10
Had game’s first effort on goal – curling effort from distance saved comfortably. Excellent pressing when City were in possession but wayward passing gifted ball back to City far too often. Reuters
Had game’s first effort on goal – curling effort from distance saved comfortably. Excellent pressing when City were in possession but wayward passing gifted ball back to City far too often. Reuters
Couldn’t handle the surging runs forward by De Bruyne, particularly in first half. Tidy with the ball as usual before being replaced by his old partner in crime Luka Modric. AP
Toni Kroos 6/10
Couldn’t handle the surging runs forward by De Bruyne, particularly in first half. Tidy with the ball as usual before being replaced by his old partner in crime Luka Modric. AP
Couldn’t handle the surging runs forward by De Bruyne, particularly in first half. Tidy with the ball as usual before being replaced by his old partner in crime Luka Modric. AP
Fabulous leveller in Madrid but little sniff of goal here but was part of move that ended with Rodrygo scoring. Never shirked in his defensive duties and is such a vital player for Real. AFP
Federico Valverde 7/10
Fabulous leveller in Madrid but little sniff of goal here but was part of move that ended with Rodrygo scoring. Never shirked in his defensive duties and is such a vital player for Real. AFP
Fabulous leveller in Madrid but little sniff of goal here but was part of move that ended with Rodrygo scoring. Never shirked in his defensive duties and is such a vital player for Real. AFP
Key role in build-up to Rodygo’s opener with velvet first touch and turn before supplying pass to Valverde. But attacking influence was kept to minimum as City dominated possession and chances. Calm finish in shoot-out. Reuters
Jude Bellingham 7/10
Key role in build-up to Rodygo’s opener with velvet first touch and turn before supplying pass to Valverde. But attacking influence was kept to minimum as City dominated possession and chances. Calm finish in shoot-out. Reuters
Key role in build-up to Rodygo’s opener with velvet first touch and turn before supplying pass to Valverde. But attacking influence was kept to minimum as City dominated possession and chances. Calm f
Big-game scorer who put Real ahead in 12th minute at second time of asking after Ederson saved his first attempt. Saw very little of Brazilian for rest of game although he looked very unimpressed at his late substitution. AFP
Rodrygo 7/10
Big-game scorer who put Real ahead in 12th minute at second time of asking after Ederson saved his first attempt. Saw very little of Brazilian for rest of game although he looked very unimpressed at his late substitution. AFP
Big-game scorer who put Real ahead in 12th minute at second time of asking after Ederson saved his first attempt. Saw very little of Brazilian for rest of game although he looked very unimpressed at h
Provided cross for Rodrygo’s goal but was well marked by the City defence and got little or no joy out of Walker. AP
Vinicius Junior 6/10
Provided cross for Rodrygo’s goal but was well marked by the City defence and got little or no joy out of Walker. AP
Provided cross for Rodrygo’s goal but was well marked by the City defence and got little or no joy out of Walker. AP
SUBS: (On for Kroos 79’) Little maestro was brought on with Real struggling to keep possession. Some trademark sublime touches and passes. Missed Real’s opening penalty of shoot-out. PA
Luka Modric 7/10
SUBS: (On for Kroos 79’) Little maestro was brought on with Real struggling to keep possession. Some trademark sublime touches and passes. Missed Real’s opening penalty of shoot-out. PA
SUBS: (On for Kroos 79’) Little maestro was brought on with Real struggling to keep possession. Some trademark sublime touches and passes. Missed Real’s opening penalty of shoot-out. PA
(On for Rodrygo 84’) Flashes of pace from the former Man City player but little impact. Reuters
Brahim Diaz 5/10
(On for Rodrygo 84’) Flashes of pace from the former Man City player but little impact. Reuters
(On for Rodrygo 84’) Flashes of pace from the former Man City player but little impact. Reuters
(On for Vinicius Junior 103’) Experienced wideman had half a chance in extra-time time but miscued shot wide of target. Scored in shoot-out. PA
Lucas Vazquez 6/10
(On for Vinicius Junior 103’) Experienced wideman had half a chance in extra-time time but miscued shot wide of target. Scored in shoot-out. PA
(On for Vinicius Junior 103’) Experienced wideman had half a chance in extra-time time but miscued shot wide of target. Scored in shoot-out. PA
(On for Carvajal 111’) Made a couple of important challenges in short time on pitch. Reuters
Eder Militao N/A
(On for Carvajal 111’) Made a couple of important challenges in short time on pitch. Reuters
(On for Carvajal 111’) Made a couple of important challenges in short time on pitch. Reuters

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Man City v Real Madrid player ratings: De Bruyne 8, Haaland 6; Rudiger 8, Bellingham 7

Real win penalty shoot-out after tie finishes 4-4 on aggregate to seal Champions League semi-final clash against Bayern Munich

Gareth Cox

April 18, 2024

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Manchester City's reign as European champions is over after they were beaten in a penalty shoot-out by Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-finals on Wednesday.

After a thrilling first-leg that ended 3-3 in Madrid, Real took control of the tie after 12 minutes thanks to a goal from Rodrygo after fine work from Jude Bellingham in the build-up.

But City deservedly levelled through Kevin de Bruyne with 14 minutes left and the Belgian almost won it for the Premier League side but saw two efforts sail over the crossbar in normal time.

There was no goals in extra time when both teams looked shattered and the last-eight clash drifted inevitably to a penalty shoot-out.

City looked on course to meet Bayern Munich in the semi-finals when Luka Modric missed Real's first penalty but Bernardo Silva's woeful effort and another from substitute Mateo Kovacic were saved by keeper Andriy Lunin.

Former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger stepped up to score the winner as Carlo Ancelotti's side came out on top 4-3 in the shoot-out to silence a majority of the Etihad Stadium.

"It's incredible," Bellingham said after the match. "Moments like this are magic and it just comes down to mentality: when you get those details right and you get those little moments, like the penalties, when the lads keep their cool. It’s magic.

"Our biggest strength is that our manager finds a way to let the boys play with freedom. We play off the cuff. He’s the model of calmness. I caught him yawning before the match – I asked him if he was tired and Carlo said: 'Yes – you’ve got to go out and excite me.'

"This was beautiful; my brother’s here today and it’s the first time he’s been able to see me playing for Madrid. I feel really proud about that."

Manager Ancelotti paid tribute to his side's defensive efforts. "How to explain all that? We started well, went ahead and then we had to fight to survive, we had to suffer. City had control because we defended too deep.

"We defended really, really well. This was about survival. Madrid is a club based on always fighting to stay in situations where there seems to be no way out – but we always find a way."

For City, there dreams of repeating last season's treble are over. They dominated proceedings for most of the game, had 33 shots to Real's eight, 18 corners to one but failed to come out on top.

Manager Pep Guardiola must now lift his tired side ahead of Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium.

"I don't really know what to say," said defender Ruben Dias. "It's just frustrating. We dominated the whole game. The effort was there. We had our chances, it's a difficult one to take.

"You always end up doing everything to try to avoid going to penalties, especially the way we were controlling the game. It's difficult to take. There's only one way now, and that way is forward."

In the other semi-final, Joshua Kimmich's 63rd-minute header earned Bayern Munich a 1-0 victory over Arsenal that secured a 3-2 victory over two legs.

You can see the player ratings from Wednesday's game between Man City and Real Madrid in the gallery above. To move on to the next slide, slick on the arrows or swipe if using a mobile device.

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Moment of the day Just three balls remained in an exhausting day for Sri Lanka’s bowlers when they were afforded some belated cheer. Nuwan Pradeep, unrewarded in 15 overs to that point, let slip a seemingly innocuous delivery down the legside. Babar Azam feathered it behind, and Niroshan Dickwella dived to make a fine catch.

Stat of the day - 2.56 Shan Masood and Sami Aslam are the 16th opening partnership Pakistan have had in Tests in the past five years. That turnover at the top of the order – a new pair every 2.56 Test matches on average – is by far the fastest rate among the leading Test sides. Masood and Aslam put on 114 in their first alliance in Abu Dhabi.

The verdict Even by the normal standards of Test cricket in the UAE, this has been slow going. Pakistan’s run-rate of 2.38 per over is the lowest they have managed in a Test match in this country. With just 14 wickets having fallen in three days so far, it is difficult to see 26 dropping to bring about a result over the next two.

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Countdown to Zero: Defeating Disease, an international multimedia exhibition created by the American Museum of National History in collaboration with The Carter Center, will open in Abu Dhabi a  month before Reaching the Last Mile.

Opening on October 15 and running until November 15, the free exhibition opens at The Galleria mall on Al Maryah Island, and has already been seen at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum in Atlanta, the American Museum of Natural History in New York, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

 

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La Mer beach is open from 10am until midnight, daily, and is located in Jumeirah 1, well after Kite Beach. Some restaurants, like Cupagahwa, are open from 8am for breakfast; most others start at noon. At the time of writing, we noticed that signs for Vicolo, an Italian eatery, and Kaftan, a Turkish restaurant, indicated that these two restaurants will be open soon, most likely this month. Parking is available, as well as a Dh100 all-day valet option or a Dh50 valet service if you’re just stopping by for a few hours.
 

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704 - wins to date as Arsenal manager.
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Delhi won the match by 11 runs

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A 10-day self-drive in Namibia staying at a combination of the safari camps mentioned – Okonjima AfriCat, Little Kulala, Desert Rhino/Damaraland, Ongava – costs from $7,000 (Dh25,711) per person, including car hire (Toyota 4x4 or similar), but excluding international flights, with The Luxury Safari Company.
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When Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi

  

 

 

 

Known as The Lady of Arabic Song, Umm Kulthum performed in Abu Dhabi on November 28, 1971, as part of celebrations for the fifth anniversary of the accession of Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan as Ruler of Abu Dhabi. A concert hall was constructed for the event on land that is now Al Nahyan Stadium, behind Al Wahda Mall. The audience were treated to many of Kulthum's most well-known songs as part of the sold-out show, including Aghadan Alqak and Enta Omri.

 
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What drives subscription retailing?

Once the domain of newspaper home deliveries, subscription model retailing has combined with e-commerce to permeate myriad products and services.

The concept has grown tremendously around the world and is forecast to thrive further, according to UnivDatos Market Insights’ report on recent and predicted trends in the sector.

The global subscription e-commerce market was valued at $13.2 billion (Dh48.5bn) in 2018. It is forecast to touch $478.2bn in 2025, and include the entertainment, fitness, food, cosmetics, baby care and fashion sectors.

The report says subscription-based services currently constitute “a small trend within e-commerce”. The US hosts almost 70 per cent of recurring plan firms, including leaders Dollar Shave Club, Hello Fresh and Netflix. Walmart and Sephora are among longer established retailers entering the space.

UnivDatos cites younger and affluent urbanites as prime subscription targets, with women currently the largest share of end-users.

That’s expected to remain unchanged until 2025, when women will represent a $246.6bn market share, owing to increasing numbers of start-ups targeting women.

Personal care and beauty occupy the largest chunk of the worldwide subscription e-commerce market, with changing lifestyles, work schedules, customisation and convenience among the chief future drivers.

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First Test: New Zealand 30 British & Irish Lions 15

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Sole survivors
  • Cecelia Crocker was on board Northwest Airlines Flight 255 in 1987 when it crashed in Detroit, killing 154 people, including her parents and brother. The plane had hit a light pole on take off
  • George Lamson Jr, from Minnesota, was on a Galaxy Airlines flight that crashed in Reno in 1985, killing 68 people. His entire seat was launched out of the plane
  • Bahia Bakari, then 12, survived when a Yemenia Airways flight crashed near the Comoros in 2009, killing 152. She was found clinging to wreckage after floating in the ocean for 13 hours.
  • Jim Polehinke was the co-pilot and sole survivor of a 2006 Comair flight that crashed in Lexington, Kentucky, killing 49.
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