DIALEKTIKA KUNINGAN — The first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 in the 2024/2025 season witnessed a thrilling clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Dramatic Clash
The dramatic encounter between Manchester City and Real Madrid ended with a 3-2 victory for the La Liga representative.
Manchester City initially led the match through two goals by Erling Haaland in the 19th and 80th minutes.
However, Real Madrid made a remarkable comeback with goals from Kylian Mbappe in the 60th minute and Brahim Diaz in the 86th minute.
Finally, Jude Bellingham’s goal in the 90+2 minute, just before the final whistle, secured a miraculous and dramatic win for Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium, England.
Exciting Moments
This match was filled with exciting moments that kept the audience on the edge of their seats. One of the standout moments was Mbappe’s equalizer in the 60th minute, which capitalized on a precise assist from Dani Ceballos.
Another key moment was Brahim Diaz’s goal in the 86th minute, just two minutes after coming on as a substitute.
Diaz successfully capitalized on a rebound from Vinicius Junior’s shot, making the score 2-2 and revitalizing his team.
Individual Performances
Erling Haaland of Manchester City showed an outstanding performance by scoring two goals, yet it wasn’t enough to avoid defeat.
On the other hand, Jude Bellingham from Real Madrid emerged as the hero with his match-winning goal in the 90+2 minute, resulting from his impressive penetration into the penalty box.
This match underscored the importance of fighting spirit in football. Real Madrid displayed exceptional courage to turn the game around and defeat Manchester City in a spectacular fashion.
This victory becomes a valuable asset for them before facing Manchester City in the second leg at Santiago Bernabeu next week.***
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