Real Madrid-Manchester City (3-3): the summary of this totally crazy Champions League quarter-final first leg

23:14

Camavinga’s reaction

Eduardo Camavinga gave his reaction to Canal+, joking about the first Madrid goal finally awarded to Ruben Dias against his camp.

22:58

90’+4: It’s over in Madrid! (3-3)

At the end of a totally crazy match, Real Madrid and Manchester City parted ways with a high-flying draw (3-3), marked by exceptional goals from Foden, Gvardiol and Valverde. Very balanced, this real opposition of style between a City impressive in possession and a Real dangerous in transition will have to wait until the return match to find its winner!

22:52

90’+2: City no longer attack

City now seem to be content with the draw and are moving without taking any risks.

22:51

90′: 4 minutes more

There will be four minutes of added time.

22:50

89′ : Stones vigilant

Author of a very good entry, Modric once again tries to alert Bellingham of a dangerous cross at the penalty spot. Stones intervenes in front of his compatriot. Played quickly, the corner leads to an off-target shot from Carvajal.

22:49

88′: Silva having you

B.Silva receives a warning after a missed tackle in front of B.Diaz in the Madrid camp.

22:47

86′: Vinicius and Foden replaced

Joselu replaces Vinicius for Real Madrid, while Julian Alvaraz replaces a exhausted Phil Foden for Manchester City.

22:46

85′: Foden and Grealish accelerate

Foden accelerates down the right side but misses his transmission to Haaland. The leather comes back to Grealish who hits on the left of the area, but, hampered by Carvajal, cannot cross towards the opponent’s goal.

22:43

82′: Carvajal welcome you

Dani Carvajal is warned for protest.

22:41

80′ : Stones sauve City

Panic in the City area. Found by Modric, Bellingham presents himself against Ortega but comes up against the saving return of Stones who saves his people!

22:40

78′: REAL COMES AGAIN!! (3-3)

Real is immortal! While they seemed dead, Carlo Ancelotti’s men came back to score again thanks to Federico Valverde! Found at the far post by a dived cross from Vinicius, the midfielder unleashes a huge volley that leaves Ortega on the spot!

22:38

77′: No penalty for Bellingham

Launched in depth by Modric, Bellingham collapsed in the area after contact with Akanji. Mr. Letexier does not flinch.

22:37

75′: City in control

In control, Manchester City turns the ball and now seems in control. Will Real have the physical resources to come back again?

22:36

74′: City remain on the attack

Not satisfied, the Citizens get a corner from Grealish. The English striker takes charge but sees his cross pushed back by Rüdiger’s skull.

22:33

72′: Double Madrid change

Luka Modric and Brahim Diaz replace Toni Kroos and Rodrygo.

22:32

70′: GVARDIOL GIVES THE ADVANTAGE BACK TO CITY (2-3)!

This match is crazy!! On the left of the area, Grealish fixes the defense before passing towards Gvardiol. On his wrong foot, the Croatian defender places a huge curling shot which ends up in Lunin’s small net. City takes the lead again!

22:30

68′: City rewarded

This goal rewards Manchester City’s very good start to the second half. Pep Guardiola’s men are now turning the tables against Real Madrid who are still lower on the pitch.

22:28

66′ : FODEN EQUALIZE (2-2) !

But what a goal from Phil Foden!! Well shifted by Rodri at the entrance to the area, the attacking midfielder unleashes a powerful curling shot which hits Lunin’s right corner. Manchester City gets back to 2-2 thanks to this gem!

22:27

65′ : Foden counter

Between the lines, Foden performs a superb sequence before striking at the edge of the area. The attacker runs into an opposing foot. In the process, Real launches the counter, but Bellingham’s opening towards Rodrygo is captured by Lunin.

22:25

64′: Haaland’s return

Played with two players, the corner results in Foden losing the ball. Vinicius is launched into the opposing camp but is caught by a good defensive effort from Haaland.

22:24

63′ : Carvajal vigilant

Found on the left of the area, Grealish fixes then accelerates before crossing. Carvajal deflects for a corner.

22:22

61′: Real breathes fresh air

Forced to defend a lot at the start of the second half, the Merengues gave themselves some breathing room by finally turning the ball. At the conclusion of a good collective movement, Valverde completely misses his shot.

22:21

59′: Silva hits on Lunin

Not attacked at the entrance to the area, B.Silva attempts a curling shot. Lunin takes the leather in two counts.

22:20

58′: Rodri not inspired

Usually so valuable in the Manchester City environment, Rodri is not having a good night, like his pass towards Stones who goes straight into touch.

22:18

56′: What an opportunity for Vinicius!

Rodrygo and Vinicius stand out again! The first throws the second deep, who hits hard in the area. His attempt flirts with Ortega’s bar. Number 7 was alone in the area!

22:16

54′: Rodri doesn’t fit

With his back to goal, Haaland forces Rüdiger to make a mistake and wins a free kick. This one, eccentric on the right about thirty meters from the goals, is hit by Grealish towards the head of Rodri. It’s not framed.

22:14

53′: Bellingham’s number

Embarrassed by Madrid’s pressing, Foden misses his transmission to Rodri. Bellingham took advantage and performed a magnificent number in the area against Silva and Stones. His cross attempt flirts with Ortega’s left post.

22:11

51′: Silva in the wall

B.Silva takes his chance directly but unlike his attempt at the start of the match, he hits the wall.

22:11

50′: Grealish wins a free kick

At the end of a sequence of English possession, Grealish obtains a good free kick after a foul by Vinicius at 25m full axis.

22:09

49′: Grealish’s strike

Kovacic and B.Silva combine at the edge of the area, allowing the Portuguese midfielder to beat Grealish. The attacker gets on his right foot and attempts a curling shot which does not catch the frame.

22:07

47′: City come from behind

Manchester City decides to come from behind without rushing despite the score and achieves a superb ball release, slowed down by F.Mendy’s foul on Foden.

22:05

46′: Here we go again!

Real Madrid kicks off this second act!

21:51

45’+3: Real in front at the break (2-1)

It’s the break in Madrid! After a totally crazy start to the match, marked by a brilliant inspiration from B.Silva followed by two stabs from Camavinga and Rodrygo, Real returned to the locker room with a score of 2-1. Dangerous on the counterattack, Carlo Ancelotti’s men are anesthetizing the title holders.

21:49

45’+2′: Waste for Foden

The last possession is English. After a long sequence of one minute of rapid passes in the Madrid camp, Foden loses the ball and allows Real to project themselves. This time, Rodrygo prefers to procrastinate.

21:46

45′: 3 minutes more

There will be three minutes of additional time.

21:46

44′: Rodri hesitant

Symbol of the fear felt by the Citizens of being countered, Rodri hesitates to take his chance, not attacked at 25 meters and ends up losing the leather.

21:44

42′: New against Madrid

Once again, Real proves dangerous in rapid transition. Kroos snatches a ball from Silva’s feet, Rodrygo shifts Vinicius who sets off at full speed towards the opponent’s goal. His attempt is blocked on the ground by Ortega.

21:41

39′ : The foot is imprecise

City developed some great collective action, moving all the way up the field until a missed cross from Foden, which did not catch Lunin’s target.

21:38

37′: Akanji welcome you

Alone against four City players, Vinicius accelerates in the middle of the field before being caught by Akanji, who receives the first caution of the match on the citizen side.

21:38

35′: No fault from Dias

Tempers heated up slightly after a muscular but legal intervention by Dias on Bellingham. The referee does not signal anything despite Madrid’s protests.

21:35

32′: It goes from one goal to another!

This match is crazy! Grealish, Kovacic and Rodri combine in the Madrid area, allowing the former to try his luck in force. Tchouaméni makes a superb intervention and allows the Merengues to launch the counterattack. Bellingham alerts Rodrygo who hits before hitting from close range: it’s not on target.

21:32

30′: Ortega vigilant

Found between the lines, Carvajal hits and serves Rodrygo, whose too-centered shot is blocked by Ortega.

21:31

29′: Foden makes a mistake

City seems to be in panic with each recovery from Real Madrid, like Foden’s foul on Bellingham, who was preparing to launch a new counter.

21:29

27′: Real gets their foot on the ball

For the first time in the match, Real turned the ball and forced City to retreat.

21:28

25′: Vinicius above

It was Real’s turn to set up a sequence of possession, completed by a completely missed shot from Vinicius at the edge of the area.

21:27

24′: Kovacic inaccurate

Found between the lines, Kovacic tries to alert Haaland in depth but misses his move and sees his opening directly captured by Lunin.

21:25

23′ : Kroos vigilant

Grealish fixes Carvajal on the right of the area before crossing towards Rodri, but Kroos intervenes as the Spanish midfielder was preparing to arm.

21:23

20′: City turns

Stunned by Real’s two goals in quick succession, the Citizens turned the tables on Carlo Ancelotti’s men, well back in front of their goal.

21:20

17′: The intensity does not drop

City tries to move forward after a long sequence of possession ended by a shift from Akanji towards Stones whose center is captured by Lunin. Real once again goes on the attack at full speed with a shot from Valverde directly at Ortega.

21:17

14′: REAL TAKES THE LEAD THANKS TO RODRYGO (1-2)!

Amazing !! Starting with a cross from Grealish captured by Lunin, the action developed quickly with a lightning transition initiated by Vinicius. The striker throws Rodrygo who accelerates and places the leather between Ortega’s legs to give the Madrilenians the advantage!

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