Real Madrid secured a stunning 3-2 win over Manchester City in a thrilling UEFA Champions League knockout clash on Tuesday night. The match, held at the Etihad Stadium, kept fans captivated as both teams battled fiercely until the final whistle.
Manchester City, the home team, got off to a fast start and seized the lead in the nineteenth minute. Defender Joško Gvardiol laid a pass for Norwegian attacker Erling Haaland, who put his team ahead. City led 1-0 at the interval after maintaining control of the match for the remainder of the first half.
However, Real Madrid, known for their fighting spirit, came back stronger in the second half. In the 60th minute, French superstar Kylian Mbappé found the back of the net after a brilliant assist from Dani Ceballos, bringing the score to 1-1.
City, determined to win in front of their home fans, responded in the 80th minute. Haaland scored again, this time from a penalty, giving City a 2-1 lead with just 10 minutes left to play.
But Real Madrid refused to give up. In the 86th minute, Brahim Díaz scored an equalizer, assisted by Brazilian winger Vinícius Júnior, making it 2-2.
Just when everyone thought the game would go into extra time, Real Madrid shocked City with a last-minute winner. In the 92nd minute (stoppage time), English midfielder Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal, once again assisted by Vinícius Júnior, sealing a 3-2 victory for Real Madrid.
Madrid will now have the upper hand as they continue their Champions League campaign thanks to this incredible comeback, while City will be left wondering how they allowed the game to slip away so late.
