EBN- Real Madrid defeated host Manchester City in their home (3-2) in the match that brought them together on Tuesday evening, in the first leg of the play-off qualifying for the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League.
The three goals for the royal team were scored by the French player Kylian Mbappe, the Moroccan player Ibrahim Diaz, and the English player Jude Bellingham in the (60th, 86th, and 90th) minutes, respectively.
While Norwegian striker Erling Haaland scored the home team’s two goals in the 19th and 80th minutes from a penalty kick at the Etihad Stadium.
Real Madrid achieved its first victory at the Etihad Stadium, and the 300th jubilee victory in the history of this tournament, under all its names.
Real Madrid have made great strides towards qualifying for the round of 16 of the Champions League, especially since the second leg will be held at the Santiago Bernabeu, the home of the royal team, in front of its fans in the capital, Madrid.
