Real Madrid did what it always seems to do in the Champions League and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Manchester City in the first-leg of its playoff knockout tie on Tuesday.

Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham reflected on the team’s latest Champions League clash, describing the match as unusual given how well they performed yet still found themselves

His recovery will be assessed.”As a result, Ancelotti will have to get creative with regard to his defensive set-up and this could mean Federico Valverde is asked to operate at right-back with midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni continuing his centre-back partnership with youngster Raul Asencio.