Manchester City Draw 3-3 Away to Real Madrid in Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg
Silva, Foden, and Gvardiol on Target for City
Manchester City drew 3-3 away to Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday night. Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden, and Josko Gvardiol scored for City, while Karim Benzema netted a hat-trick for Real Madrid.
The result leaves the tie evenly poised ahead of the second leg at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, March 15. City will be confident of progressing to the semi-finals, having won their past three home games against Real Madrid.
Team News
Kyle Walker and Nathan Ake have returned to training and were unused substitutes during the 5-1 weekend win over Luton Town. Ruben Dias is still out with a hamstring injury.
Real Madrid were without Karim Benzema for their weekend win over Mallorca. The French striker returned to the starting lineup on Tuesday night.
What Happened
City started the game brightly and took the lead through Silva in the 20th minute. The Portuguese midfielder was on hand to tap home after Foden's shot was saved by Thibaut Courtois.
Real Madrid equalized through Benzema in the 33rd minute. The Frenchman scored a stunning goal from outside the box.
City regained the lead in the 53rd minute through Foden. The English winger finished well after being played in by Silva.
Real Madrid equalized again through Benzema in the 83rd minute. The Frenchman scored from the penalty spot after Aymeric Laporte was adjudged to have fouled him.
City thought they had won the game in the 90th minute when Gvardiol headed home from a corner. However, Real Madrid equalized again through Benzema in the 95th minute.
What's Next
The second leg of the tie will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, March 15. City will be confident of progressing to the semi-finals, having won their past three home games against Real Madrid.
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