Man city vs real madrid

In the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League knockout stage, Real Madrid delivered a remarkable performance to eliminate Manchester City, securing a 6-3 aggregate victory over two legs. The first leg, held on February 11, 2025, at the Etihad Stadium, concluded with a 3-2 win for Real Madrid, while the second leg on February 19, 2025, at the Santiago Bernabéu saw a 3-1 victory for the Spanish giants.

First Leg: Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid

The first leg was a thrilling encounter that showcased Real Madrid's resilience and attacking prowess. Manchester City took the lead in the 18th minute through Erling Haaland, who capitalized on a defensive lapse to open the scoring. Real Madrid responded swiftly, with Kylian Mbappé equalizing in the 23rd minute, demonstrating his clinical finishing ability. City regained the lead just before halftime with a header from Ruben Dias, making it 2-1. In the second half, Real Madrid mounted a comeback, with goals from Brahim Díaz and Jude Bellingham securing a 3-2 victory, marking their 300th win in the competition and their first-ever at City's home stadium.


Second Leg: Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City

The second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu was equally captivating. Kylian Mbappé was the standout performer, scoring a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory. His clinical finishing and composure under pressure were instrumental in overturning the deficit from the first leg. Manchester City's sole goal came from a late strike by Jack Grealish, but it was insufficient to prevent Real Madrid from advancing to the next round.


This victory not only demonstrated Real Madrid's attacking capabilities but also highlighted their mental fortitude and experience in high-pressure situations. The aggregate score of 6-3 underscored their dominance over the two legs, setting the stage for an exciting progression in the Champions League.



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