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ANALYTICAL: HOW JAMES TRAFFORD LOST HIS SPOT TO DONNARUMMA AT CITY
Trafford, who was key to Burnley’s record-breaking season, faces a tough decision after being benched at City. Newcastle is reportedly interested amid the transfer saga.
James Trafford, Manchester City's goalkeeper, who hasn't been playing much, is thinking about leaving the club, even though he just came back five months ago. He was key in Burnley's rise to the Premier League last season, but since moving to Pep Guardiola's team this summer, he's had trouble getting regular playing time.
In an impressive 2024-25 season, Trafford helped Burnley achieve 30 clean sheets.
Trafford became a hot prospect after helping Burnley get out of the Championship in 2024-25. He played in almost every league game, and the team kept 30 clean sheets—tying an all-time English league record with Port Vale in 1953-54.
With Trafford in goal, Scott Parker's team let in only 16 league goals in 46 games and earned 100 points. Burnley finished second, just behind Leeds United, who had a slightly better goal difference. Leeds scored a huge 95 goals last season, while Burnley scored 69.
Before, the former England U21 goalkeeper was about to join Newcastle.
After his great performance for Burnley, Trafford almost went to Newcastle United this summer. Eddie Howe wanted to strengthen his goalkeeping lineup after winning the Carabao Cup last season.
But City used a clause that allowed them to sign Trafford, even though they had sold him to Burnley in 2023.
Trafford lost his starting spot to Italy's Donnarumma.
Trafford started City's first three Premier League games but then lost his place to Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Donnarumma came to Guardiola's team from Paris Saint-Germain after losing his starting spot to Lucas Chevalier.
The Italian player has played 14 times for City, while Trafford has been on the bench. He did play in the Carabao Cup games against Huddersfield Town and Swansea City.
Trafford's last game was in City's 2-0 loss against Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League last Tuesday. In that game, Guardiola changed 10 players in his starting lineup.
A report says the 23-year-old wants to leave to stay in the running for the World Cup.
Now, the Daily Mail says that Trafford is thinking about leaving when the transfer window opens next month. Newcastle may try to sign him, and City could also lose Stefan Ortega.
Ortega, who used to be a reliable backup, has fallen in the ranks after Trafford, Donnarumma, and Marcus Bettinelli joined the team.
The report ends by saying that Trafford is worried about not making the England squad for the 2026 World Cup.
Donnarumma is suspected of faking an injury before the Fulham game.
Donnarumma is likely to start when City plays Fulham on Tuesday. He was accused of faking an injury to get an advantage by Leeds's coach Farke after Saturday's game.
After Leeds came back from being down 2-0, Donnarumma went down and got treatment, which allowed Guardiola to talk to his players. City then won the game 3-2.
Farke said that everyone knew why Donnarumma went down and that it's up to the authorities to find a solution. He also said that if players are just trying to bend the rules and fake injuries, it's not something he likes.
ANALYTICAL: NICO O’REILLY'S IMPACT, HAALAND'S ADVICE KEY TO MAN CITY'S MADRID VICTORY
After an emotional Bernabéu night, Nico O’Reilly discusses his breakthrough UCL goal, crediting Erling Haaland’s advice and praising Man City’s current good form.
Nico O'Reilly was thrilled after scoring his first UEFA Champions League goal, which helped us win 2-1 against Real Madrid.
Rodrygo scored for the home team just before the half-hour mark, but O’Reilly quickly equalised 10 minutes before halftime. He scored from close range after Thibaut Courtois saved Josko Gvardiol’s header.
Two minutes later, Erling Haaland scored his 55th Champions League goal from a penalty after Antonio Rudiger fouled him, putting us ahead.
In the second half, Jude Bellingham missed a chance, and Endrick's header hit the bar as Real Madrid tried to tie the game. Jeremy Doku’s shot was then saved by Courtois, as we tried to increase our advantage. The second half ended without any goals.
“It was really special; I’m really happy about it,” O’Reilly said after the game.
“I’ll always remember this goal. Getting the three points was most important, and we did. Erling has been giving me some advice!
“It feels great. The atmosphere and stadium are amazing; it’s hard to play here.
“We got the three points, which is what matters. I’m enjoying it, taking it all in. I'm working hard in every game and practice, and I’m loving it.
“I started a little slow and could've prevented their goal, but I made up for it later.”
With this win, we now have 13 points from six League Phase games, which means we still control our chances of finishing in the top eight with two games left.
O’Reilly thinks that the determination we showed in Madrid goes well with our current strong performance in all competitions.
“We know Real Madrid is a good team. We’ve played them a lot over the past few seasons. They are that good.
“Winning here shows how well we’re playing right now.”
PEP GUARDIOLA: XABI ALONSO CAN SURVIVE MADRID PRESSURE; MY CITY RECORD WOULD FAIL
Pep Guardiola believes Xabi Alonso can succeed at Real Madrid despite intense pressure, contrasting his own 'sackable' Man City record.
Pep Guardiola believes Xabi Alonso can turn things around at Real Madrid, even though he thinks his own record at Manchester City last season would have gotten him fired in Madrid.
Alonso, who became Real's boss this summer, is already feeling the heat at the Bernabeu Stadium.
Some suggest that the former Liverpool midfielder might be fired if Real loses to Guardiola's Manchester City in their Champions League match on Wednesday.
Guardiola, who coached Alonso at Bayern Munich, said, I feel for him because we worked together for about two years. It was great working with him. We shared a lot, not just as managers, but with our families too.
But Barcelona and Madrid are the toughest clubs to manage, mainly because of the pressure and the environment. If I had done last season what Alonso is doing, I would have been fired six months before the season even ended. It's tough there. But Alonso knows this; he's been there. It's all about winning.
Real Madrid had a good start under Alonso, but after losing to Liverpool last month, things have gone downhill, with rumours of problems in the locker room. They've only won two of their six games since then, which ended with a discouraging 2-0 loss at home to Celta Vigo on Saturday.
When asked if he thought Madrid might be weak, Guardiola said, I don't think so. I know they have several people out, and I know what it's like when you're building something. Xabi knows what he needs to do, and I know what kind of team we're up against. He can get the job done.
The match on Wednesday is just the latest in a rivalry that has grown over the years. The clubs have played each other in five of the last six seasons, most recently in the playoff round last February, when Real won over two games.
Guardiola hopes his players are ready for the challenge. He said, We're in the group stage, so it's different, but all our knockout games have been close and exciting. We have some key players who will be playing at the Bernabeu for the first time. We're still getting used to things. You have to go through this if you want to move forward in Europe. It's a great place to see what you're made of.
City will still be without midfielder Rodri, and defender John Stones is now injured with a leg problem.
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