Real Madrid 1-1 Man City: Honours Even in UCL Semi-Final First Leg
Madrid's Rodrygo Roars First
The first leg of the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City ended in a 1-1 draw at the iconic Santiago Bernabeu stadium. The match was an intense affair, with both teams showcasing their attacking prowess and defensive resilience.
Real Madrid drew first blood in the 90th minute of the match, courtesy of a brilliant finish from young Brazilian forward Rodrygo.
De Bruyne's Equalizer Stuns Madrid
Manchester City, however, showed their mettle in the second half, equalizing in the 56th minute through a stunning strike from Kevin De Bruyne. The Belgian midfielder received a pass outside the box and unleashed a powerful shot that flew past Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
The match continued to be a back-and-forth affair, with both teams having chances to score the winning goal. However, neither side could find a breakthrough, and the match ended in a stalemate.
The result leaves the tie evenly poised heading into the second leg at the Etihad Stadium on May 17. Real Madrid will be buoyed by their home goal, but Manchester City will be confident they can overturn the deficit on their home turf.
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