In a riveting Champions League quarter-final clash, Manchester City and Real Madrid ended in a 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu, setting the stage for a thrilling second leg.
The match kicked off with Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva bending a free-kick around the wall to beat Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin in just the second minute. Madrid responded with two deflected goals, first from Eduardo Camavinga, whose shot ricocheted off Ruben Dias, and then Rodrygo’s effort deflecting off Manuel Akanji.
Despite controlling the game, City struggled to break through until Phil Foden’s moment of brilliance, as he found the net from just outside the box. City’s new signing, Josko Gvardiol, then scored with a stunning right-footed shot, marking his first goal for the club.
Madrid, however, fought back with Federico Valverde’s impressive volley, leaving the tie open for the return leg at Etihad Stadium on April 17. The first leg’s result sets up an exciting rematch, where City previously defeated Madrid 4-0 in last season’s semi-finals.
Manchester City showed resilience, especially as they played without Kevin de Bruyne, who was sidelined due to illness. Pep Guardiola’s side demonstrated patience and strategic play, which was eventually rewarded, though concerns were raised when Phil Foden suffered a late tackle.
The upcoming second leg presents Manchester City with an opportunity to continue their quest for a second consecutive Champions League title, following their historic Treble win last season.
Reported By BBC Sports
