Manchester City 2-3 Real Madrid | Champions League 24/25 Match Highlights

In the first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout round play-offs, Manchester City faced off against Real Madrid.

In the first half, Joško Gvardiol set up Erling Haaland with a chest pass, allowing Haaland to volley the ball into the net. Vinícius Júnior curled a shot that struck the crossbar, Jack Grealish was forced off due to injury, and Manuel Akanji’s header hit the woodwork.

In the second half, Haaland’s shot deflected onto the crossbar, Dani Ceballos assisted Kylian Mbappé, who scored with a spectacular move to equalize. Mbappé later hit the post while in an offside position. After Phil Foden won a penalty, Haaland converted from the spot to complete his brace. Vinícius’ shot was saved, but Rúben Dias followed up to score on the rebound. In stoppage time, Vinícius assisted Jude Bellingham for an easy finish, sealing a dramatic winner.

In the end, Real Madrid secured a 3-2 victory over Manchester City.