WEB Real Madrid vs Man City: UEFA Champions League Quarter-finals Match Information
City Came Out Firing in the Second Period
Manchester City came out firing in the second period and took the lead following a brace of brilliant strikes from Phil.
Match Report
The game was an entertaining affair, with both teams creating chances throughout. Real Madrid took the lead in the first half through Karim Benzema, but City equalized before half-time through Riyad Mahrez. The visitors then took the lead in the second half through Phil Foden, but Real Madrid came back to level through Vinicius Junior.
The match was then decided by a penalty shootout, which City won 4-3. Riyad Mahrez scored the winning penalty for City, sending them through to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Stats
- Real Madrid had more possession (53%) but City had more shots (16 to 12).
- Real Madrid had more corners (7 to 4).
- City had a higher pass completion rate (89% to 84%).
History
This was the first meeting between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the Champions League. The two teams have met twice before in the UEFA Super Cup, with Real Madrid winning both times.
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