Real Madrid vs Man City: All the Latest UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals Match Information
Thrilling Draw Sets Up Epic Second Leg
Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash on Thursday. The match was full of twists and turns, with both sides trading stunning goals.
First Half Fireworks
The first half was a goal-fest, with both teams scoring twice. Manchester City took an early lead through Kevin De Bruyne, but Real Madrid responded quickly with an equalizer from Karim Benzema. The home side then took the lead again through Phil Foden, but Vinicius Jr. leveled the scores just before half-time.
Second Half Stalemate
The second half was a more even affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. Manchester City had the better of the possession, but Real Madrid looked dangerous on the counter-attack.
Late Drama
The match looked destined to end in a draw, but there was late drama when Bernardo Silva put Manchester City back in front in the 74th minute. However, Real Madrid refused to give up and they equalized again through Rodrygo in the 89th minute.
Expert Analysis
Experts believe that the draw sets up an epic second leg in Manchester next week. Real Madrid will be looking to build on their away goal advantage, while Manchester City will need to win by at least two goals to progress.
The match will be played at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, May 18th, 2023, at 8pm BST.
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