Real Madrid wins against Manchester city

Real Madrid pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Manchester City 3-2 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League play-off at the Etihad Stadium on February 11th. Manchester City's Erling Haaland scored twice, including a penalty in the 80th minute, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.¹

Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe equalized in the 60th minute with a miscued volley, and despite Haaland's second goal, the Spanish giants refused to give up. Brahim Diaz scored in the 86th minute to level the score, and Jude Bellingham sealed the win with a stoppage-time goal, tapping in Vinicius Junior's lob over Ederson.²

The match was an intense and thrilling encounter, with both teams creating numerous scoring opportunities. Real Madrid's comeback was a testament to their resilience and determination, and they will now take a slender lead into the second leg at the Bernabeu on February 19th.³

The loss will be a disappointment for Manchester City, who had been in control for much of the match. However, they will have to regroup and focus on the second leg if they hope to turn the tie around.⁴