Real Madrid’s Dramatic Comeback Against Manchester City
HIGHLIGHTS Man City 2-3 Real Madrid _ Haaland (2), Mbappe, Diaz & Bellingham Goals
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In a thrilling UEFA Champions League knockout round playoff on February 11, 2025, Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium. The match was marked by intense competition and a late comeback by the Spanish side.
Match Summary:
– Manchester City took the lead in the 19th minute when Erling Haaland capitalized on a well-executed play initiated by Josko Gvardiol.
– Second Half:
– Real Madrid equalized through Kylian Mbappé, who found the net after a chipped assist from Dani Ceballos.
– City regained the lead when Haaland converted a penalty, awarded after Ceballos committed a foul in the box.
– Final Moments:
– In the 86th minute, former City player Brahim Díaz equalized for Real Madrid, taking advantage of a misjudged clearance by goalkeeper Ederson.
– Jude Bellingham secured the win for Real Madrid in stoppage time, capitalizing on a defensive lapse to score the decisive goal.
Key Performances:
– Manchester City:
– Erling Haaland was a standout, scoring both goals for his team.
– Josko Gvardiol played a pivotal role in setting up the opening goal.
– Real Madrid:
– Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham were instrumental in the comeback, each contributing crucial goals.
– Vinícius Júnior’s efforts were significant in the build-up to the late goals, despite facing challenges from the opposition defense.
This result gives Real Madrid a crucial advantage heading into the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. Manchester City will need a strong performance in Madrid to overturn the deficit and advance in the competition.
