Real Madrid vs Man City
With a resounding 3-1 second leg triumph, Real Madrid proved outstanding against Manchester City, guaranteeing their Champions League last 16 spot. With a 6-3 overall victory assured with this triumph at the Santiago Bernabeu, City and Pep Guardiola would have time to consider a poor campaign.
Match Highlights: Man City vs Real Madrid
Kylian Mbappe showed his genius at an explosive beginning of the game. After getting a precise long ball from Raul Asencio, the French star opened the score in just the fourth minute by deftly lobbing the ball over City’s custodian Ederson. This objective defined the direction of what Madrid would present as a dominant performance.
After a smooth team action, Mbappe doubled Madrid’s lead with a crisp finish from the edge of the box, then finished his hat trick with a clinical left-footed strike. The Santiago Bernabeu burst in celebration as the current European champions proved once more their might.
The struggles of Guardiola continue
Conversely, Manchester City faltered all through the game. Erling Haaland, who began on the bench owing to fitness issues, left City without a major attacking weapon. City dropped short of expectations even with Nico Gonzalez’s late consolation goal in stoppage time.
Declaring, “The best team won, they deserve to be there, and we don’t,” Pep Guardiola said Madrid was the better team. City now has the difficult chore of ensuring Champions League status for next season while their home campaign is also faltering.
Real Madrid’s Next Opponent
Carlo Ancelotti’s team moved forward to the Round of 16 after this triumph. With the draw set for Friday, they will be facing either Atletico Madrid or Bayer Leverkusen. Madrid will miss Jude Bellingham in the first leg of the next round even if they are dominating after the England midfielder received a yellow card in this game.
The Dominance of PSG Steals the Show
Although Real Madrid against Man City was the highlight of the evening, Paris Saint-Germain made their own statement with a legendary 7-0 hammering of Brest. Kylian Mbappe, Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and others’ goals drove PSG to a 10-0 total victory—their largest margin of triumph in a European game.
In considering PSG’s performance, Kylian Mbappe said, “We come into every game to win, and that is our goal and dream.” PSG’s outstanding performance has set up a fascinating collision with either Liverpool or Barcelona in the next round.
Other Champions League Highlights
- PSV Eindhoven eliminated Juventus with a dramatic 3-1 victory in extra time, overturning their first-leg deficit to win 4-3 on aggregate.
- Borussia Dortmund secured their place in the last 16 with a 3-0 aggregate win over Sporting Lisbon. They will now face Aston Villa or Lille in the next round.
