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Kerstin Casparij discusses Manchester City’s confidence ahead of Real Madrid clash

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:05 PM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Kerstin Casparij discusses Manchester City’s confidence ahead of Real Madrid clash

Summary

Manchester City prepares to face Real Madrid on October 1 in the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League. Defender Kerstin Casparij expressed confidence in the team's form after their success in the Women’s Super League. City drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in their opening UWCL fixture, with tough matches against PSG, Austria Wien, Inter Milan, and BK Häcken ahead. Casparij emphasized the challenge posed by Real Madrid and highlighted the importance of winning physical battles. City aims to progress to the knockout stages of the competition.

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•Manchester City drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich in their UWCL opener.
•City faces a challenging group featuring PSG and Real Madrid.
•Kerstin Casparij has been with City since July 2022.
•The match against Real Madrid is scheduled for October 1.
•City has won four of four in the Women’s Super League this season.

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7:05 PMYahoo Sports — UWCL: Man City ‘confident’ as they await Real Madrid, says Kerstin Casparij

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Manchester City are one of the favourites in the 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League after winning the Women’s Super League back in May. Netherlands and Man City star Kerstin Casparij spoke abou...
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