Real Madrid pulled off an astonishing comeback against Manchester City, securing a 3-2 victory in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie at the Etihad Stadium, 9am News Reports.
The match started with Erling Haaland giving city the lead, only for Kylian Mbappe to equalize for madrid. Haaland then restored City’s advantage with a penalty, but Real Madrid refused to back down. Brahim Diaz leveled the score before Jude Bellingham delivered the decisive goal in stoppage time, sealing a massive win for the Spanish giants.
This dramatic turnaround gives Real Madrid a crucial advantage heading into the second leg, where they will look to capitalize on their momentum and advance to the Champions League Round of 16.
Elsewhere, PSG and Borussia Dortmund made significant strides toward qualification with emphatic away wins. PSG dominated Brest with three unanswered goals, while Dortmund dismantled Sporting CP with an equally impressive performance.
Meanwhile, Juventus edged past PSV Eindhoven with a narrow 2-1 victory, putting themselves in a strong position to progress in the return leg.
With thrilling results across the competition, the second-leg fixtures promise even more drama as teams battle for a place in the next round.
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