invideo ai 1080 Real Madrid vs Man City Epic Champions 2025 02 12

On February 11, 2025, Real Madrid secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium in the first leg of their Champions League playoff. Erling Haaland scored twice for City, but late goals from Brahim Díaz and Jude Bellingham turned the game in favor of Real Madrid.

Haaland's performance was notable, as he ended a four-game goal drought against Real Madrid by netting his 49th Champions League goal, surpassing legends like Andriy Shevchenko and Zlatan Ibrahimović.

Despite Haaland's efforts, Manchester City's defensive vulnerabilities were exposed, leading to their late collapse. Manager Pep Guardiola acknowledged the team's recurring issues in closing out matches, emphasizing the need for better decision-making and composure in crucial moments.

The second leg is set to take place at the Santiago Bernabéu, where City will need to overcome a one-goal deficit to advance.