Champions League Drama: Real Madrid’s Stunning Comeback Against Man City
Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City in their Champions League playoff first leg, with Jude Bellingham scoring a crucial stoppage-time winner. The match showcased:
• Two comebacks from Madrid after trailing
• Erling Haaland’s first goals against Real Madrid
• Late drama with three goals in the final minutes
The intensity at the Etihad Stadium reached fever pitch as the defending European champions demonstrated their resilience. Haaland opened the scoring in the 19th minute, converting a well-worked move initiated by Jack Grealish. The match saw both teams hit the woodwork, with Vinicius Junior and Manuel Akanji striking the crossbar.
PSG Dominates French Battle as Dembele Shines
In the parallel fixture, Paris Saint-Germain took control of their all-French encounter against Brest with a commanding 3-0 victory. Key highlights include:
• Ousmane Dembele’s exceptional double
• Vitinha’s penalty conversion
• PSG’s dominant attacking display
The match demonstrated PSG’s attacking prowess, particularly through Dembele’s remarkable form, scoring his 17th and 18th goals in just 11 appearances.
Other Notable Results:
1. Juventus 2-1 PSV Eindhoven
2. Sporting Lisbon 0-3 Borussia Dortmund
JUDE BELLINGHAM WITH AN ABSOLUTE ROCKET! 🚀
Real Madrid take the lead in stoppage time! Incredible scenes! 😱
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The return legs promise more excitement as teams battle for quarter-final spots. Real Madrid now holds a significant advantage heading into their home fixture, while PSG looks set to progress after their commanding first-leg performance.
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