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Real Madrid players created a spectacle in the first game of the Champions League play-offs, beating Manchester City at the Etihad with a score of 3:2. This win gives the champions a great chance to turn things around in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu next week.
Drama in Manchester
At the beginning of the match, Real Madrid dominated, which had two serious chances, but Erling Haaland gave City the advantage. Many believe that there was a disputed situation with that goal, with a possible offside. But Kylian Mbappe equalized in the 60th minute, while Haaland gave City the lead again from the penalty spot in the 80th minute.
However, just two minutes after entering the game, Brahim Diaz scored a goal to make it 2:2 in the 86th minute. In stoppage time, Jude Bellingham won for Real with a goal for 3:2, thus creating a big advantage for the return.
Vinicius, who looked humble in front of the cameras, declared: "I'm no saint either, but it seems to me that..."
His honesty did not go unnoticed, and although everyone expected him to remain silent, the Brazilian could not hide his feelings.
Although Haaland scored two goals, he was visibly disappointed with the final outcome. However, that did not stop the City striker from reaching for Kylian Mbappe's shirt, which he later received in the dressing room. On the pitch, the two exchanged a few words and both scored goals, which certainly enriched this fantastic duel.
Real fans immediately began to speculate about the possibility of one day this duo playing together for the "royal" club. Although Haaland had previously been on Real's radar, his new contract with City until 2034 means that we will probably not see him in Madrid.
After the match, Haaland spoke to Jude Bellingham, telling him that the second leg would be very different. "This team will do everything to knock you out and it's not over yet," said the Norwegian.
Bellingham congratulated him on a great game and replied in an amused tone that Real were better and were moving on.
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