The quarter-final first leg of the 2023/2024 European Cup between Real Madrid and Man City ended with an unbelievable score of 3-3. The two teams took turns scoring goals and presented the audience with eye-catching plays.Real’s goals were scored by Rodrygo, Vinicius and an own goal by Ruben Dias while Bernardo Silva, Foden and Gvardiol. The score of 3-3 means that the match will have many exciting things ahead in the return leg.
Hello readers of VOV.VN. Today we will come to the online coverage of the match Real Madrid vs Man City in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the European Cup.
According to the match schedule and live football today, April 9, the European Cup returns with the first leg of the quarter-final matches. The two matches taking place tonight and tomorrow morning are Arsenal – Bayern and Real – Man City.In particular, the Real – Man City match is considered the “early final” of the tournament. Last year, on the journey to win the first European Cup in history and complete the treble, Man City eliminated Real Madrid in the semi-finals.
This year is the third consecutive season the two teams have met in the European Cup. Real Madrid and Man City are also championship teams in the last two seasons.While Man City still shows strength, Real Madrid is going through a strange season. They lost goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, the hero of the 2021/2022 season journey; Also without the services of duo Eder Militao – David Alaba for a long time. Therefore, viewers have the feeling that Real is relatively “fragile” and can fail at any time. However, coach Carlo Ancelotti created balance and new values for Real Madrid thanks to his tactical flexibility, most notably the case of Jude Bellingham. Therefore, although it always makes viewers feel fragile, Real is still leading La Liga and advancing in the European Cup.
The starting lineup of the two teams.
Real Madrid fans enter the Bernabeu stadium. (Photo: Reuters).
Players from both teams warm up before the match. (Photo: Reuters).
1′ The match starts!!! Man City serves the ball first.
1′ The match accelerated from the beginning. Tchouameni received a yellow card after fouling Grealish.
2′ Go ooo!!!! Bernardo Silva’s mischievous free kick surprised all Real Madrid defenders. 1-0 for the away team.
6′ Real Madrid is trying to push forward after the unexpected loss but Man City still shows excitement.
Real Madrid goalkeeper Lunin was helpless before Bernardo Silva’s mischievous free kick. (Photo: Reuters).
12′ Go oooo!!!! Camavinga launched a long shot, the ball hit a Man City player and went straight into goalkeeper Ortega’s goal. The score is 1-1.
14′ Go oooo!!!! Just a few minutes after the equalizer, Real Madrid scored to increase the score to 2-1. Rodrygo received the ball from his teammates and used his speed to “dance” in Man City’s defense before kicking the ball gently to beat goalkeeper Ortega.
Real Madrid only needed 2 minutes to score 2 goals. (Photo: Reuters).
22′ The pace of the match slows down. Man City are the ones who have to rush more while Real Madrid returns to a solid playing style, waiting for opportunities.
28′ Man City’s midfield is having difficulty. The away team could barely attack the middle.
33 ‘ Real Madrid’s exemplary transition situation opened up an opportunity for Rodrygo to launch a dangerous kick towards Man City’s goal, the ball narrowly missed the post.
Photo: Reuters.
39′ Foden threw a cross that sent the ball too deep and did not cause any trouble for Real Madrid’s goal.
The first half has 3 minutes of extra time!!!
The first half ended with a 2-1 advantage for Real Madrid.
Photo: Reuters.
Round 2 begins!!!
49′ Grealish kicked a kick in Real Madrid’s penalty area but the ball went too high for the home goal.
54′ Mistakes by Man City’s defense open up opportunities for Real Madrid. Jude Bellingham had a shot but the ball went out.
Haaland is completely “disabled”. (Photo: Reuters).
56′ Vinicius has a chance but his shot goes too high above the away team’s goal.
59′ Foden dribbled the ball in from the wing and shot, the ball went right to goalkeeper Lunin’s position.
66′ Go ooo!!! With just a gap exposed, Foden curled the ball with his left foot to create a 2-2 equalizer for Man City.
71′ Go ooo!!!! Man City got the next goal from a player few expected. Gvardiol caught the ball and unleashed a curling shot with his right foot, completely defeating Lunin’s save attempt.
Man City took the lead 3-2. (Photo: Reuters).
79′ Go ooo!!! Receiving the ball from Vinicius, Valverde launched an accurate volley, equalizing the score 3-3 for Real Madrid.
Photo: Reuters.
88′ Foden leaves the field injured to make way for Alvarez.
The match had 4 minutes of extra time!!
Time out !!! Real Madrid drew with Man Cirty 3-3.
