By Bootballer Desk • Football • Feb 12, 2025 04:29 AM • 306 views
Real Madrid produced a stunning 3-2 comeback victory over Manchester City in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League knockout tie at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Erling Haaland's brace seemed to put the hosts in control, but Kylian Mbappé, Brahim Diaz, and Jude Bellingham had other plans. Haaland opened the scoring for City in the 19th minute before Mbappé restored parity for Madrid with a clinical strike in the 60th minute.
City regained the lead through Haaland's penalty in the 80th minute, but Madrid quickly responded. Diaz levelled the score six minutes later, setting the stage for a dramatic finish.
With time running out, Bellingham sealed the win for Madrid in injury time, securing a crucial 3-2 advantage ahead of the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu.
The tie is far from over, but Real's resilience on the road gives them a significant edge heading back to Madrid.
