Real Madrid Draw 3-3 with Manchester City in Thrilling Champions League Encounter
Unrivaled Haaland and Free-Scoring City Held Off by Spanish Giants
In a pulsating first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal, Real Madrid and reigning title holders Manchester City played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. Pep Guardiola's free-scoring City team, led by the unstoppable Erling Haaland, came out firing in the second period after trailing 2-1 at halftime.
Bernardo Silva had given City the early advantage with a first-half double, but goals from Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior turned the match in Madrid's favor before halftime. However, City's relentless attacking prowess shone through in the second half as Riyad Mahrez's equalizer and a stunning strike from Haaland put the English champions back in the lead.
Real Madrid, known for their resilience in the Champions League, refused to be outdone. Rodrygo's powerful strike in the 89th minute leveled the game once again, setting up an enthralling second leg at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester. The result leaves both teams with everything to play for in the return fixture, with the remaining Champions League semifinal spot still up for grabs.
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