Manchester City basically waved the white flag at the Bernabeu on Wednesday and, without Erling Haaland, lacked belief against Real Madrid from the off. Let's be frank, it was a shambolic performance from Pep Guardiola's side, with a real lack of intensity. Part of the pickle City found themselves in was down to the way Pep had set them up.

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Liverpool at home doesn't make things much easier for City. In years past, this would've likely been a Premier League title deciding fixture, but now, City are 17 points adrift of Liverpool atop the table. Still, this is a huge game for the Citizens in their pursuit of a top four finish this season.