Champions League review: November 21st 2012

Roberto Mancini s Manchester City have failed to qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions League for a second year in a row.

English champions Manchester City are out of the Champions League, after drawing 1-1 with Real Madrid in Group D.

The Spanish champions made a far brighter start than the home side and took the lead in the 10th minute.

Argentinian winger Angel Di Maria crossed to the far post for French striker Karim Benzema to score from close-range.

Real had numerous chances to extend their lead in the first half, but failed and went in at the break one goal up.

City came out much stronger in the second half. However the equaliser didn’t come until the 75th minute. Sergio Aguero went down in the area under a challenge from Alvar…