Manchester City staged a remarkable comeback, defeating Real Madrid 2-1 at the Santiago Bernabeu in the Champions League. Rodrygo’s 28th-minute goal gave Real Madrid the early lead, but City responded with Nico O’Reilly’s 35th-minute equalizer and Erling Haaland’s 43rd-minute penalty, secured the win.
Haaland converted the spot kick after being fouled by Antonio Rudiger, and City held on to secure the three points. This victory takes Manchester City to fourth place in the Champions League table with 13 points, while Real Madrid drops to seventh with 12 points.
The result has intensified pressure on Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, with reports suggesting his position is under threat. City’s win was a testament to their resilience and ability to capitalize on opportunities, dominating possession and creating scoring chances throughout the game.
For Real Madrid, the defeat is a setback, but they still have a chance to recover in their upcoming matches. Alonso will need to address the team’s poor form quickly to alleviate further criticism.
Story by: Jones Adzi
