Introduction: Jude Bellingham scored a stoppage-time winner as Real Madrid edged Manchester City 3-2 in a thrilling Champions League play-off first leg at the Etihad Stadium.
How the Match Unfolded: Manchester City twice took the lead through Erling Haaland, who opened the scoring early and later converted a penalty to restore their advantage. However, Kylian Mbappe equalized with a mis-hit volley, and Brahim Diaz stunned his former club with a quick rebound finish to make it 2-2. In stoppage time, Vinicius Junior dispossessed Rico Lewis and chipped the ball over Ederson, setting up Bellingham for the dramatic winner.
Bellingham’s Reaction: Speaking to Amazon Prime, Bellingham expressed confidence in Real Madrid’s ability to fight back. He acknowledged the difficulty of facing Manchester City, who had led by two goals at one stage, but praised his team’s resilience in securing the late victory.
Upcoming Games: Madrid will now take a one-goal advantage into the second leg at the Bernabeu as they look to knock out the reigning European champions.
Source: Sky Sport
