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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 Karim Benzema was also a doubt for Real with injury and he was withdrawn at half-time after an ineffective first half.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 MadridAs it happenedMan City fixturesGet a ￡10 free bet!David Bote Jersey .Y. -- Bills receiver Stevie Johnson has a bone to pick with the NFL schedule maker. Rick Sutcliffe Jersey . -- Eastern Kentucky thrives off creating havoc for others. https://www.cheapcubs.com/210t-steve-cishek-jersey-cubs.html . Once again, DeLaet finished tied for second at a PGA Tour stop on the weekend, this time at the Waste Management Phoenix Open. The pride of Weyburn, Sask. Bill Buckner Cubs Jersey . Each of Houstons starters scored in double figures as the Rockets improved to 2-0 against the Spurs this season, with both victories coming on the road. They also moved within 3 1/2 games of San Antonio (22-7) for the lead the Southwest Division. Alec Mills Jersey . "Hes going to have hip surgery on Jan. 7, and hell be expected to rehabilitate for four to six months beyond that," Canucks general manager Mike Gillis said Friday in an interview.WACO, Texas -- Kalani Brown is 20 pounds lighter this season, and Baylors 6-foot-7 sophomore post player is moving smoothly up and down the court. And shes dominating on both ends for the second-ranked Lady Bears.Brown set career highs with 25 points, 19 rebounds and six assists and Baylor took over after halftime on way to an 84-70 victory over ninth-ranked UCLA on Monday night.My game is elevated, said Brown, the Louisiana native who said she ate healthier and worked extra throughout the offseason. Being able to take off getting my second wind, it feels really good.UCLA coach Cori Close put it simply: Kalani Brown was a hand full.Baylor had trailed 48-41 at halftime, but got even in the first 2 minutes of the third quarter. Alexis Prince hit a 3-pointer before Alexis Jones and Brown each had baskets, and assisted each other.Up by only two going to the fourth quarter, a layup by Jones soon after that started a 14-0 run over a 5-minute span for the Lady Bears (2-0). That spurt included a 13-foot straight-up jumper for Brown, who finished 12-of-15 shooting.Asked if it was the kind of overall game she expected of Brown, who also matched her career high with five blocked shots, Baylor coach Kim Mulkey responded, Yes, quite frankly. ... Kalani was one of the guys in the Oregon State game at the end of the year that wasnt afraid to get in there and bang with you. Yeah, thats why she stayed on the floor.Jordin Canada led UCLA (1-1) with 23 points, while Monique Billings had 16 points with 10 rebounds. Kari Korver had 13 points.Preseason All-America forward Nina Davis, Prince and Jones each had 15 points for Baylor. All played the entire second half, when Baylor outscored UCLA 43-22, and Kristy Wallace played the entire game.Our defense, not only picked it up in intensity, we just had positioning where we were smarter, Mulkey said. And I just think that you went with the most experienced, veteran players that could produce in a big game.BIG PICTUREUCLA: While the Bruins played like a top-10 team most of the first half, they just didnt have a big body to match up with Brown.dddddddddddd. After six 3-pointers (on 15 shots), helped UCLA take as much as an 11-point lead in the first half, they were 0-for-7 from long range after halftime. They came out in the second half and exerted their will, Close said of Baylor.Baylor: With consecutive games against top-10 opponents Mulkey leaned on the returning players. The three freshmen for the Lady Bears are going to be standout players, but Lauren Cox was 0-for-4 shooting with two rebounds in 4 minutes, and Natalie Chou was 0-for-1 with two rebounds in 12 minutes. Juicy Landrum didnt even play. All three got significant action in the season-opening rout over Houston Baptist.POLL IMPLICATIONSBaylor certainly lived up to its No. 2 ranking against another top-10 team, and gets another quick test at No. 3 UConn. UCLA has a chance to recover with the next two games at home and could stay in the top 10 with a couple of wins.BIG BOARDSThe Lady Bears had a 52-25 rebounding edge. Take out Browns 19 (including eight offensive boards), and Baylor still would have a 33-25 advantage.MAYBE IN MARCH?All the credit to Baylor, they showed great experience and poise, and I hope we get to play them again, Close said.REALLY, COACHWhen Mulkey was asked how blunt she was with her halftime message, she said, Its too early in the year to get ugly with them. Brown had a grin on her face when she rolled her eyes. Asked if she was getting soft, Mulkey then replied, Im just mellowing in my old age.UP NEXTUCLA returns home to play at home twice in three days. The Bruins play Southern University on Friday, then host Cal Poly on Sunday.Baylor hits the road for the first time and plays another top-10 opponent. The Lady Bears play Thursday at third-ranked UConn. ' ' '