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Manchester City Take Slender Lead to Bernabeu After Thrilling 4-3 Win Over Real Madrid
City Lead the Tie After 94 Seconds
Manchester City took a slender lead to the Bernabeu after a thrilling 4-3 win over Real Madrid in their Champions League semi-final first leg.
De Bruyne and Jesus Give City Early Advantage
City took the lead after just 94 seconds when Kevin De Bruyne curled a stunning effort into the top corner. Gabriel Jesus doubled their advantage 10 minutes later, tapping home from close range after a brilliant run and cross from Riyad Mahrez.
Real Madrid Fight Back
Real Madrid fought back and pulled a goal back through Karim Benzema's penalty just before half-time. The French striker then leveled the scores in the second half with a superb header.
Foden and Silva Restore City's Lead
City refused to be denied and took the lead again through Phil Foden's deflected strike. Bernardo Silva then made it 4-2 with a brilliant individual goal, driving into the box and firing a low shot into the corner.
Vinicius Jr. Gives Real Madrid Hope
Real Madrid gave themselves a lifeline when Vinicius Jr. scored a stunning solo goal to make it 4-3. The Brazilian winger picked up the ball on the left flank, beat three defenders, and fired a low shot into the far corner.
Conclusion
The tie is finely poised ahead of the second leg in Madrid next week. City will be confident of defending their slender lead, but Real Madrid will be buoyed by their second-half performance and will believe that they can overturn the deficit at home.
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