'Enough to keep them alive' - national media deliver mixed Man City verdict after Real Madrid
manchestereveningnews.co.ukManchester City and Real Madrid played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final tie at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night.
City, who have been drawn against the 14-time winners three seasons in a row, took the lead inside two minutes in the Spanish capital after a crafty free-kick effort from Bernardo Silva.
Madrid, though, struck back immediately when Eduardo Camavinga's shot deflected off of Ruben Dias to wrong-football Stefan Ortega just seconds before Rodrygo slotted home to complete a 2-minute comeback for Carlo Ancelotti's side.
In the second half, Phil Foden continued his exceptional recent form of late with a stunning equaliser for City before Josko Gvardiol put Pep Guardiola's side ahead as the game headed into the final 25 minutes. ALSO READ: Real Madrid vs City highlights and reaction ALSO READ: Why De Bruyne missed Man City tie Last season's Champions League and Premier League winners could not hang on to their one-goal lead ahead of next week's return at the Etihad, with Vinicius Junior teeing up Federico Valverde with 11 minutes remaining at the Bernabeu.
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