Extended Highlights UCL Semi-Finals - Leg 1: Real Madrid vs. Manchester City
Thrilling Encounter at Etihad Stadium Produces Seven Goals
Rodrygo's Late Equalizer Keeps Real Madrid in the Tie
The first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals delivered a captivating spectacle at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, with Manchester City and Real Madrid engaging in a thrilling 4-3 encounter.
Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoring for the hosts with a stunning strike in the second minute, setting the tone for an action-packed match. Gabriel Jesus doubled City's lead in the 11th minute, but Karim Benzema responded with a penalty in the 33rd minute to give Real Madrid hope.
After halftime, Phil Foden put City back in control with a goal in the 53rd minute. However, Riyad Mahrez came off the bench to score a crucial equalizer for Manchester City in the 73rd minute, bringing the hosts back within one goal of the lead.
The match took a dramatic turn in the closing moments when Rodrygo scored a stunning equalizer for Real Madrid in the 90th minute, setting up an intriguing second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu on May 4, 2022.
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