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Real Madrid vs. Manchester City: What Happened in the First Leg
The teams come into the second leg on even footing.
Real Madrid and Manchester City played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid. The match was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams creating plenty of chances to score. Real Madrid took the lead in the 33rd minute when Vinicius Junior finished off a fine move involving Karim Benzema and Luka Modric. Manchester City equalized in the 73rd minute through Kevin De Bruyne, but Real Madrid restored their lead just two minutes later when Benzema scored from close range.
Manchester City then pulled level again in the 86th minute through Phil Foden, and the match looked to be heading for extra time. However, Real Madrid had the final say when Benzema scored his second goal of the night in the 90th minute to give his team a narrow advantage heading into the second leg.
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- Manchester City -167
- Real Madrid +400
- Draw +280
Real Madrid visit Manchester City in what will surely be a colossal Champions League game
Real Madrid will visit Manchester City in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday, August 12th. The match will be played at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, and will kick off at 3:00 PM ET. The tie is currently level at 3-3 after the first leg, so both teams will be looking to win the game and advance to the semi-finals.
Real Madrid will be confident of victory after their impressive performance in the first leg. The Spanish giants controlled the game for long periods and created several chances to score. Benzema was in particularly good form, scoring two goals and setting up another. Manchester City, on the other hand, will be looking to improve on their performance in the first leg. The English champions were second-best for much of the game and only managed to level the tie thanks to two late goals.
The match is likely to be a close and exciting affair. Both teams have world-class players and are capable of winning the Champions League. Real Madrid will be looking to use their experience in the competition to their advantage, while Manchester City will be hoping to use their home advantage to get the win.
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