Jamie Carragher called out Man City supporters for what they did at the Etihad as Pep Guardiola's side threw away a late lead to Real Madrid.

And City landed the first jab before the match started by showcasing a banner featuring Rodri kissing his Ballon d'Or trophy with the words 'Stop Crying Your Heart Out', an ode to the popular Oasis song.

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr with a banner showing Rodri clutching the Ballon d’Or during the two sides’ Champions League clash. Manchester City hosted the first leg of a heavyweight play-off tie at the Etihad Stadium as two potential tournament contenders look to preserve their place in the competition.

Real Madrid taking on Manchester City has become a significant matchup in the Champions League, with that rivalry reignited today in the playoff first leg. The

Man City fans goaded Real Madrid for Rodri beating Vinícius Júnior to the Ballon d'Or. It's not the first time a tifo was used to troll the opposition.

Manchester City fans taunted Real Madrid and Vinicius Junior ahead of their Champions League playoff on Tuesday by unfurling a giant banner of Rodri kissing the Ballon d'Or. The Spain midfielder was voted the best player in the world last year ahead of Madrid forward Vinicius.

Manchester City and Real Madrid go head-to-head again in the Champions League on Tuesday, with the eventual loser facing an unusually early exit from European club soccer's most prestigious tournament.

Jude Bellingham struck in stoppage time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory in its Champions League playoff against Manchester City.