Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City: Honors Even in UCL Semi-Final First Leg
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
23:00 GMT
Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a thrilling 1-1 draw in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night. Vinicius Junior fired Real Madrid ahead in the second half, but Kevin De Bruyne equalized for Manchester City with a stunning strike from outside the box.
The result leaves the tie delicately poised ahead of the second leg at the Etihad Stadium on May 17. Real Madrid will be slight favorites to progress to the final, but Manchester City will be confident of overturning the deficit on home soil.
Real Madrid started the game brightly and created a number of good chances in the opening minutes. Karim Benzema had a goal ruled out for offside, while Vinicius Junior and Federico Valverde both went close.
Manchester City gradually grew into the game and began to create chances of their own. Riyad Mahrez had a shot saved by Thibaut Courtois, while Erling Haaland fired wide from a promising position.
The deadlock was finally broken in the 55th minute when Vinicius Junior latched onto a pass from Toni Kroos and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. Real Madrid continued to press for a second goal, but Manchester City defended resolutely.
Manchester City's pressure eventually paid off in the 73rd minute when De Bruyne curled a superb shot into the top corner from outside the box. The Belgian's goal gave Manchester City a vital away goal and leaves them well-placed ahead of the second leg.
The second leg of the semi-final will be played at the Etihad Stadium on May 17. Real Madrid will be looking to secure their place in the final, while Manchester City will be aiming to overturn the deficit and reach their second consecutive Champions League final.
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