Barcelona vs manchester city news

Here are some recent news articles and updates about the match between Barcelona and Manchester City:

Recent Match Updates

• Barcelona and Manchester City played out a thrilling 2-2 draw in their Champions League quarterfinal first leg at the Camp Nou on April 10, 2021.
• Manchester City took the lead through a Kevin De Bruyne goal in the 28th minute, but Barcelona equalized just before halftime through a Lionel Messi penalty.
• Manchester City regained the lead in the 63rd minute through a Phil Foden goal, but Barcelona leveled the score again in the 83rd minute through a late goal from Pedri.

Pre-Match News and Analysis

• Ahead of the match, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praised Barcelona's attacking prowess, saying, "Barcelona have incredible players, incredible talent, and incredible history."
• Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman said his team would need to be more clinical in front of goal to get a positive result against Manchester City.
• Manchester City's Sergio Agüero was ruled out of the match due to injury, while Barcelona's Ansu Fati was a doubt due to a hamstring issue.

Post-Match Reaction

• Manchester City's Pep Guardiola said his team had "a lot of chances" to win the match, but praised Barcelona's ability to score late goals.
• Barcelona's Lionel Messi said his team had "a great game" and was "very proud" of the performance.
• Manchester City's Phil Foden said his team would need to be more focused in the second leg to get a positive result.

Second Leg Preview

• The second leg of the Champions League quarterfinal between Manchester City and Barcelona will take place on April 14, 2021, at the Etihad Stadium.
• Manchester City will be looking to overturn a 2-2 draw and reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time in their history.
• Barcelona will be seeking to hold on to their 2-2 draw and reach the Champions League semifinals for the first time since 2015.