In a captivating Champions League showdown at the Etihad Stadium, Real Madrid secured a 3-2 victory against Manchester City on Tuesday, thanks to a late goal from Jude Bellingham.
Erling Haaland scored twice for Man City but two late goals condemned City to the loss in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League playoff.
The nervously awaited highlighting fixture lived to it’s potential as Real Madrid won the match in an epically dramatic last minute win.
Man City fans held up a banner saying “Stop crying your heart out” with Rodri kissing the Ballon d’Or trophy ahead of their UCL match vs. Real Madrid as Rodri recorded the moment.
Erling Haaland put City ahead in each half of the thrilling contest ending his goal drought against Real Madrid. But the Champions League holders replied in each moment through Kylian Mbappe and substitute Brahim Diaz humbling the City top man.
Both sides hit the woodwork in a game of numerous chances but it was England international Jude Bellingham who had the final say in stoppage time.
The night belonged to Jude Bellingham, who scored a late goal in the 92nd minute to secure the win for Real Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti: “We deserved the win. That’s the correct way. The season starts now for us”.
The rivalry between these two teams is growing, and this result sets the stage for a very exciting return match in Madrid.
It is the fourth season in succession the sides have been paired in the knockout rounds, with the stage set for another epic clash in the return leg at the Bernabeu on February 19.
