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 Key Matches and News 19 February 2025 Real Madrid 3–1 Manchester City (6–3 on aggregate) Kylian Mbappé scores a hat-trick as Real Madrid eliminates Manchester City in the playoff round second leg. Pep Guardiola admits: “We’ve been the worst this year.” Match reports and reactions: “Mbappé hat-trick rips apart Manchester City” – 19 Feb, 22:04 GMT “City’s zombified figures haunted by ghosts of themselves” – 19 Feb, 23:56 GMT Guardiola admits lying about City’s ‘1% chance’ – 18 Feb, 19:58 GMT 26 February 2025 Endrick scores the winner for Real Madrid vs Real Sociedad, showing Madrid's strength even without Mbappé. 1 March 2025 Atlético Madrid defeat Real Madrid in La Liga after a stunning goal by Betis’ Isco earlier in the week. 4 March 2025 PSV Eindhoven 0–7 Arsenal 

FC UEFA Champions League Round of 16, First Leg, Philips Stadion, Eindhoven Arsenal deliver a historic 7-0 win away from home. Ethan Nwaneri plays for Arsenal, showcasing their trust in youth. Source photo credit: EYE4images/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock (15179130la) Real Madrid 2–1 Atlético Madrid First leg of the Madrid derby in the Round of 16. Brahim Díaz dazzles with the second goal, celebrated with Mbappé. Match report: “Brahim Díaz gives Real Madrid edge after Álvarez stunner for Atlético” – 4 Mar, 22:03 GMT 5 March 2025 Football Weekly Podcast Hosts: Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning, Philippe Auclair, and Phil Kitromilides Discuss Arsenal’s emphatic victory and FA Cup matches. Episode title: “Arsenal’s magnificent seven goals set up Madrid quarter-final”