Manchester City‘s inconsistent season continued as they suffered a stunning 3-2 defeat to Real Madrid. Despite taking the lead twice, City were unable to hold on, with Madrid scoring two late goals to seal the win.
Erling Haaland gave City a first-half lead and scored a second-half penalty, but Madrid fought back with goals from Mbappe, Diaz, and Bellingham. The winning goal came in the 92nd minute, as Bellingham ran onto Vinicius Jr‘s lob over Ederson and touched the ball into the empty net.
The defeat is a significant setback for City, who had hoped to take a slender advantage to the Bernabeu for the second leg. Instead, Madrid will travel to Manchester with a one-goal lead and momentum on their side.
City’s fans had attempted to psyche out Madrid before the match, unfurling a giant flag that showed Rodri kissing the Ballon d’Or, with the slogan “Stop Crying Your Heart Out.” However, it was City who were left lamenting their fate at the final whistle.
LISTEN TO WHAT CITY’S COACH HAD TO SAY AFTER THE CLASH
