Real Madrid drew first blood in the playoff stage of the new format of the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester.
The defending champions, Real Madrid, stunned Manchester City on their home turf on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.
Birmingham-born Jude Bellingham scored a last-minute winner after Brahim Diaz had restored parity for the Spaniards.
Erling Haaland banged home City’s first goal in the first 19 minutes, handing his side a 1-0 first-half lead. The Norwegian regained the lead for the home side from the penalty spot after Mbappe had equalized for Real.
The return leg will take place on Wednesday, February 19, at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain.
