City and Real share stalemate

Manchester City and Real Madrid could not be separated in a cagey Champions League semi-final first leg that finished goalless at the Etihad on Tuesday.

The visitors were dealt a blow before kick-off as Cristiano Ronaldo, who trained on Monday after not playing at the weekend due to a thigh injury, was not included in the squad.

However, City were unable to take advantage of Ronaldo’s absence in a game of few clear chances.

Real went closest to breaking the deadlock in the second half as substitute Jese headed against the bar and Joe Hart made a point-blank save to deny Pepe.

Keylor Navas tipped over a late free-kick from Kevin De Bruyne at the other end, but was otherwise untroubled as City mustered just one shot on target.

The two sides will meet again at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, May 4, with Ronaldo’s involvement unclear after his exclusion at the Etihad.

The Portuguese was expected to be involved after missing the weekend’s victory over Rayo …

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