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Kit Symons believes Manchester City missed an opportunity to edge ahead in their Champions League semi-final against a Real Madrid side without Cristiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese was expected to play on Tuesday night after missing the weekends win over Rayo Vallecano with a thigh injury.However, he did not make the squad and City were unable to take advantage as a cagey first leg finished goalless at the Etihad. Karim Benzema was also a doubt for Real with injury and he was withdrawn at half-time after an ineffective first half. Symons watched Manchester City and Real Madrid draw 0-0 in the Champions League Asked on Sky Sports News HQ whether the hosts showed Real too much respect, former City defender Symons said: To an extent, yes. There was no Ronaldo and Benzema did not seem fit; they looked much better in the second half when they took him off.It was a great chance for City to get a goal to take away, but its still very much an open tie. Real will be on the front foot and very offensive in the return leg, and that will give City space to counter which will give them hope. Joe Hart saved from point-blank range to deny Pepe City have some fantastic players who can hurt teams on the break and thats what they will have to do.Manuel Pellegrinis side rarely threatened in their first Champions League semi-final, with Kevin De Bruyne going closest with a late free-kick that Keylor Navas tipped over the bar.However, Symons said it was crucial that they did not concede an away goal ahead of the second leg on May 4. Gareth Bale looks to shake off the attentions of Vincent Kompany They would have loved to have taken the lead but the key was not to concede, otherwise the tie could have been effectively over, he said.Real did have good opportunities and they will be the happier I am sure, but the tie is very much alive.But in Reals five home games in the Champions League, they have scored 18 and conceded none so that tells you the magnitude of the task for City. Also See: Man City 0-0 Real Madrid As it happened Man City fixtures Get a ￡10 free bet! Nike Air Max 720 Wholesale . Span, Danny Espinosa and Adam LaRoche had two hits apiece as Washington won the final two games of the series. The Nationals improved to 3-7 against Atlanta. They increased their division lead over the Braves to 1 1/2 games. Discount Air Force Ones .Y. - The New York Islanders are brimming with confidence these days, thanks to a standout goalie and a newfound winning attitude. http://www.brandshoescheaponline.com/wholesale-air-max-china.html . Mitchell first announced on Twitter that he has signed with the Steelers and his agent Brian Hamilton confirmed the signing to The Associated Press. Financial terms were not released. The Steelers have not announced the addition of Mitchell. Nike Vapormax 97 Cheap . Napoli beat high-flying Hellas Verona 3-0 to keep up the pressure on the top two while AC Milan had another disappointing night as four goals from teenage forward Domenico Berardi saw relegation-threatened Sassuolo come back from two goals down to win 4-3. Vapormax China Paypal . Walcott is available for Saturdays home match against Southampton as Arsenal looks to extend its two-point lead at the top of the Premier League. The Gunners are currently the second highest scorers in the league but Wenger insists Walcott will add something extra to his team.TORONTO - Kory Sheets, who ran for 148 yards and a touchdown to lead the Saskatchewan Roughriders past the B.C. Lions 35-14, was named the CFLs offensive player of the week Tuesday. Sheets recorded his ninth 100-yard rushing performance of the season to tie the Riders club record. He has been named the leagues offensive player of the week three times this year. Montreal Alouettes linebacker Chip Cox is the top defensive player. Cox had six tackles, another tackle on special teams, and twoo sacks in a 36-5 win over Hamilton.dddddddddddd Calgary running back Jon Cornish was named the top Canadian for the third straight week and sixth time this season. He ran for 145 yards on 19 carries in a 27-13 win over Edmonton. Cornish leads the CFL in rushing with 1,690 yards. Montreal kick-returner Bo Bowling is the top special-teams player. Bowling registered 118 yards on five punt returns in the Alouettes victory over Hamilton and also had two catches for 23 yards. ' ' '