Manchester City Stuns Real Madrid in Champions League EpicManchester City Stuns Real Madrid in Champions League Epic In a thrilling Champions League encounter, Manchester City came from behind to stun Real Madrid 4-3 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday. It was a pulsating match filled with drama, spectacular goals, and tactical brilliance. Real Madrid looked in control early on, taking the lead through Vinícius Júnior in just the 13th minute. The Brazilian winger latched onto a through ball from Karim Benzema and coolly slotted home. Benzema doubled Madrid’s advantage just seven minutes later, pouncing on a loose ball in the City defense and firing a low shot into the bottom corner. However, City roared back with two goals in quick succession. In the 28th minute, Kevin De Bruyne’s superb cross found Phil Foden, who headed home from close range. Three minutes later, Gabriel Jesus equalized with a stunning strike from outside the box, his shot curling into the top corner. The second half was even more captivating. Madrid looked to have regained the lead when Benzema completed his hat-trick in the 55th minute, but it was ruled out for offside. City seized the momentum and took the lead for the first time in the 73rd minute through Bernardo Silva. The Portuguese midfielder finished off a slick passing move involving De Bruyne and Ilkay Gündogan. However, Madrid refused to give up and pulled level again through Rodrygo in the 90th minute. The Brazilian’s thunderous strike sent the tie to extra time. In extra time, it was City who ultimately prevailed. Substitute Jack Grealish, who had been introduced late in regulation, played a key role in the winning goal. In the 104th minute, he won a free kick on the edge of the Madrid penalty area. De Bruyne stepped up and curled a magnificent shot into the top corner to give City a 4-3 lead. Madrid pushed for an equalizer in the remaining minutes, but City held firm to secure a famous victory. The win sends City through to the semifinals of the Champions League for the second consecutive season, while Madrid’s European dream is over for another year. It was a match that had everything: stunning goals, tactical brilliance, drama, and emotion. Manchester City’s determination and resilience proved too much for Real Madrid, who were ultimately undone by a moment of magic from Kevin De Bruyne.
