Jude Bellingham’s late goal made sure Real Madrid came from behind twice to beat Manchester City 2-3 at the Etihad Stadium, MySportDab reports.
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League playoff first leg at the Etihad Stadium, Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over City.
The match was marked by late-game heroics from the Spanish side, overturning a deficit in the final minutes.
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Manchester City took the lead through Erling Haaland, who found the net early in the match making it 1-0.
The Norwegian striker continued to pose a significant threat, nearlthatbling his tally at the start of the second half.
However, Real Madrid’s resilience came to the fore as Kylian Mbappé equalized, bringing the score to 1-1.
The game intensified when Dani Ceballos committed a foul inside the box, leading to a penalty which Haaland converted, restoring City’s lead at 2-1.
Despite this setback, Real Madrid remained undeterred. Brahim Díaz capitalized on a mistake by City’s goalkeeper Ederson to level the score at 2-2.
The climax of the match came in stoppage time when Jude Bellingham scored the decisive goal, securing a 3-2 win for the visitors.
This victory adds to Real Madrid’s storied history of remarkable comebacks in the Champions League.
Under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, the team once again demonstrated their tenacity and ability to perform under pressure.
The result leaves Manchester City facing a challenging task as they prepare for the return leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, needing to overturn the deficit to advance in the competition.
The match showcased the high level of competition and drama that the Champions League is renowned for, setting the stage for an eagerly anticipated second leg.
Real Madrid has a wonderful advantage which they would look to finish off the job when they play against each other In Spain.
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