Overview
- Manchester City lost the second leg 2-1 at the Etihad and went out 5-1 on aggregate to Real Madrid.
- Bernardo Silva was sent off around the 20-minute mark in the return leg, a turning point that undermined hopes of a comeback.
- Abdukodir Khusanov started at centre-back in the second leg after featuring on the right in Madrid and delivered an error-free performance.
- Reports highlight Khusanov’s pace, positional sense and decision-making as he repeatedly snuffed out Real Madrid counters and contained Vinícius Júnior.
- Outlets now frame Khusanov as a long‑term defensive cornerstone, creating a selection question for Pep Guardiola alongside Ruben Dias and Marc Guehi.