Match Report: Manchester City - Real Madrid

It was set for football feast in the final match of International Champions Cup. An Absolutely amazing number of 99,382 people had gathered to experience the pre-season friendly match between Manchester City and Real Madrid. It wasn't a fantastic experience for Manchester City when Real Madrid in a simple manner won the match with 4-1 as the end result. Benzema, Ronaldo, Pepe and Cheryshev scored for the Spaniards. Yaya Toure scored for City via a penalty.

It was a debut appearance for new signing Fabian Delph against Real Madrid. The back line consisted of a 20 year old, and a 16 year old. Vincent Kompany was not available as the stork is on its way to the family Kompany at any moment.

The first incident of the match came in the eighth minute when Sterling was trying to get a penalty for City. However, the referee did not Sterlings dive after Pepe touched him easily with the arm. However, the referee made a big miss two minutes later after Real's goalkeeper Keylor Navas, completely knocked out Yaya Toure.

In the 19th minute it happened. This was suppose to be Fabian Delphs big day when he got his debut against Real Madrid in front of nearly 100 000 spectators. However, his debut lasted just under 20 minutes after he suddenly just laid on the field and grabbed towards his hamstring.

One minute after the City's nightmare continued when Benzema scored 1-0 to Real. In the 24th minute Ronaldo fired off a shot. Hart was on Ronaldo's fierce strike but he could not prevent the ball from going into the goal. 2-0 to Real.

A couple of minutes later 3-0 goal arrived. Isco struck a perfect corner, and then Denayer and Kolarov completely lost Ramos and Pepe and could the latter in a childishly easy nod another ball behind Hart in the goal.

In the closing seconds of the first half City were rewarded a penalty. Yaya Toure stepped up and converted the penalty into a goal. 3-1 to Real Madrid in the first half.

The second half started as the first one, with Real Madrid dominating. There had been no changes but later on in the second half, Lopes, Zucchini, and Iheanacho came on.

The changes did not give much to affect the results. Moments later Isco showed up City's back line and then he through a sharp pass found Cheryshev who could easily bump in 4-1. Sagnas defensive game was in this case none-existent.















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Manchester City Target: Fabinho

Born in Campinas, São Paulo, Fabinho began his career at Fluminense. He was called into a first team matchday squad for the only time on 20 May 2012, as he was an unused substitute in the 1–0 win at Corinthians.

After not making any senior appearances at Fluminense he was sold as he was seen as very promising to Rio Ave but was shortly there after loaned out to Real Madrid Castilla where he made 30 appearances and scored 2 goals.

Then he was loaned out to AS Monaco for two seasons where he enjoyed two seasons in Ligue 1 and one with Champions League football where he showed his versatility by playing in Central Midfield for some games. He has made a total of 61 appearances and scored 1 goal for AS Monaco who recently bought him from Rio Ave.

Manchester City are rumored to be close to completing a move for AS Monaco defender Fabinho, with the French side holding out for £18 million for the Brazil international. City see the 21-year-old as a long-term heir to Pablo Zabaleta, but is he worth the £18 million right now?

Fabinho had a 82% success rate with his passes, including his long range and shorter passes. He made 93 interceptions during open play as well as completing 81 tackles in open play. For a right fullback he is as creative as it can be expected with 22 chances created. He has also conceded 54 fouls and won 45 fouls in the 14/15 season.

According OPTA's data these are the stats for Fabinho:

Successful Tackles: 81 out of 97

Duels Won: 236 out of 383

Aerial Duels won: 51 out of 79

Clearances: 79

Blocks: 3

With some time for development he would certainly be a heir for Zabaleta whilst Pablo Maffeo takes some time for his personal development as a player. Fabinho is definitely worth the £18 million that AS Monaco has quoted.