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UEFA UCL
03-18 04:00
1 - 2
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Statistics
H2H
Lineups
Manchester City
Real Madrid
Attacks
104
70
Dangerous Attacks
74
34
Ball Possession
48
52
On Target
8
7
Off Target
9118
6026
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End 1-2
93′
1-2
Vinícius
Assist: A.Tchouameni
92′
Vinícius
83′
D. Carvajal
T.Alexander-Arnold
80′
T.Alexander-Arnold
76′
K.Mbappé
74′
M.Á.Morán
Thiago Pitarch Pinar
74′
E.Camavinga
A.Güler
74′
N.González
Rodri
69′
K.Mbappé
B. Díaz
57′
A.Semenyo
M. Nunes
56′
O. Marmoush
E.Haaland
45′
N.Aké
T.Reijnders
45′
A. Lunin
T. Courtois
45′
M. Guehi
R. Dias
Halftime 1-1
49′
A.Khusanov
41′
1-1
E.Haaland
25′
Pep Guardiola
22′
Vinícius
20′
B. Silva
20′
Vinícius
Goal
Shot on target
Shot off target
Penalty
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Penalty shootout
Own goal
Assist
Corner
yellow card
red card
Second yellow
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VAR
Match Info
Real Madrid secured a massive 2-1 away victory over Manchester City in a UEFA Champions League knockout stage clash on March 18, 2026. In a rematch of European giants, Real Madrid produced a tactical masterclass at the Etihad Stadium, taking a crucial advantage back to the Santiago Bernabéu for the second leg. The match was a tense, high-quality affair from the start, with Manchester City controlling possession but finding it difficult to break down a disciplined Madrid defense. Against the run of play, Real Madrid struck first, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack to silence the home crowd. Manchester City piled on the pressure in the second half and were rewarded with an equalizer, setting up a grandstand finish. However, Real Madrid showed their legendary composure in this competition, scoring a late winner to snatch a dramatic victory. The key incident was a controversial VAR check that upheld Madrid's winning goal, leaving the City players and fans furious. This result significantly shifts the tie in Real Madrid's favor, putting Pep Guardiola's side in a difficult position needing to win in Madrid. Post-match, Carlo Ancelotti praised his team's defensive organization and killer instinct, while Guardiola insisted his team played well and can turn the tie around. The starting lineups featured all the global stars expected, with Real Madrid's midfield duo particularly outstanding in managing the game.