Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho expects Manchester City to stick with Roberto Mancini after their Champions League elimination last night.

City now face a tough battle just to make the Europa League after collecting only three points from their first five matches.

"I admire the fact that clubs support their manager," said Mourinho.

"City is out of Champions League. But Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund are very good teams and we knew a big team would be out.

"It is good that it was City because Roberto can work without any kind of problem I believe.

"If it was Real Madrid, the press wouldn't let me return to Madrid."