City and Madrid's Epic 3-3 Draw Leaves Champions League Quarter-Final Hanging in the Balance
The absence of Kevin De Bruyne due to sickness made things more difficult for City, but an unexpected advantage was given by Bernardo Silva's early strike.
In a pulsating clash at the Bernabeu, Manchester City and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 3-3 draw, setting the stage for an enthralling second leg of their Champions League quarter-final showdown.
Despite Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol's long-range strikes seemingly securing a dramatic win for Manchester City, Real Madrid's Federico Valverde's sumptuous volley leveled the score once more, delighting the boisterous Bernabeu crowd. With City dominating possession and Madrid creating better chances, a draw seemed a fair outcome.
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The absence of Kevin De Bruyne due to sickness made things more difficult for City, but an unexpected advantage was given by Bernardo Silva's early strike.
Even though the roof was closed in an attempt to intensify the atmosphere, Madrid scored twice in short succession, with Eduardo Camavinga and Rodrygo taking advantage of deflections to fool City's goalie. Ancelotti's team is posing a serious threat to City as they continue to frustrate the Premier League winners, and the team's semi-final loss in Madrid two years prior is still fresh in their memories.
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