Mbappé scores hat-trick and Real Madrid dominates Manchester City
Real Madrid faces Manchester City at Santiago Bernabéu in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. After a 3-2 victory in the first leg, the Spanish team entered the match determined to secure their qualification. The standout player so far has been Kylian Mbappé, who has scored two goals, further strengthening Real Madrid’s advantage in the tie. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has struggled to break through the solid Madrid defense and has yet to score in this match.
From the opening whistle, Real Madrid showed superior performance, controlling possession and creating the most dangerous attacking opportunities. Despite being known for its dominance in possession, Manchester City has been unable to impose its style of play and has struggled to contain the attacking trio of Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Mbappé. The Spanish team’s offensive efficiency made the difference, leading to an early goal in the first half.
Real Madrid maintained their aggressive approach, and despite City’s attempts to respond, they extended their lead before halftime. In the second half, the home team continued to control the game, with Mbappé shining once again by scoring his third goal of the match, reinforcing the Spanish club’s dominance in the tie. Manchester City is still trying to turn the game around but is finding it difficult to break through the well-organized Madrid defense.
Real Madrid dominates from the start
From the first minutes, Real Madrid adopted an aggressive approach, preventing Manchester City from executing their usual game plan. The Spanish side pressed high up the pitch and quickly created dangerous chances. In the 4th minute, Mbappé received a precise pass from Marco Asensio and fired a clinical shot into the corner of Ederson’s net to open the scoring.
Despite conceding early, Manchester City struggled to react immediately. The English side faced difficulties in progressing the ball up the field and was continuously pressured by Real Madrid’s offensive sector. The visitors’ defense had a tough time containing the movements of Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, who created space and constantly threatened Ederson’s goal.
In the 33rd minute, another quick offensive play resulted in Real Madrid’s second goal. Rodrygo made a skillful individual run and found Mbappé unmarked in the box. The French forward finished with precision, extending Madrid’s lead and making City’s task even more challenging.
Manchester City tries to react, but Madrid’s defense holds firm
In the second half, Manchester City returned with a more offensive approach, attempting to overturn the deficit. Guardiola made some tactical adjustments to strengthen his attack, but Real Madrid’s defense remained solid, effectively neutralizing City’s main threats.
Despite sharing possession more equally, Manchester City struggled to convert their dominance into clear-cut chances. Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, had little work to do in the second half as defenders Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba blocked most of City’s attempts.
In the 15th minute, Mbappé confirmed his outstanding performance by scoring his third goal of the night, further securing Madrid’s dominance. Federico Valverde made a great run down the right and delivered a precise cross for the Frenchman to finish clinically, leaving Ederson with no chance.
Match statistics reflect Real Madrid’s superiority
- Possession: Real Madrid 55% – 45% Manchester City
- Shots: Real Madrid 12 (7 on target) – 5 (2 on target) Manchester City
- Corners: Real Madrid 6 – 3 Manchester City
- Fouls committed: Real Madrid 10 – 12 Manchester City
Mbappé makes history with a stellar performance
French star Kylian Mbappé delivered one of his best performances of the season, proving to be decisive in Real Madrid’s triumph. With three goals in this match, he became the top scorer of this season’s Champions League, reaching eight goals in the competition.
Beyond the goals, Mbappé stood out for his movement, quick dribbling, and sharp finishing. His pace was one of the key elements that unsettled Manchester City’s defense, which found it difficult to contain his explosiveness.
Another crucial figure for Real Madrid was Vinícius Júnior, who was actively involved in the attacking plays and posed constant threats to City’s backline. The Brazilian winger played a pivotal role in creating chances and displayed great chemistry with Mbappé and Rodrygo.
Timeline of goals and key moments
- 4’ 1st Half: Mbappé scores the opener after a pass from Asensio.
- 33’ 1st Half: Mbappé doubles the lead after an assist from Rodrygo.
- 15’ 2nd Half: Mbappé completes his hat-trick following Valverde’s cross.
Historical records and recent performances
- Real Madrid: The Spanish team extended their unbeaten home record in the Champions League to 10 matches.
- Manchester City: The English side suffered their third consecutive elimination against Real Madrid in the knockout stages.
- Head-to-head record: Real Madrid has advanced in four of their last six Champions League knockout ties against Manchester City.
Impact of the result on both teams
With an aggregate score of 6-2, Real Madrid is now comfortably advancing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti’s team will now wait for the draw to determine their next opponent.
For Manchester City, this elimination is a significant setback in their season. The English club will now shift their focus to domestic competitions, aiming for success in the Premier League and FA Cup. Guardiola will need to regroup his squad after another frustrating Champions League exit.
Interesting facts about the clash
- Historic hat-trick: This was Mbappé’s first-ever Champions League hat-trick for Real Madrid.
- Defensive solidity: Real Madrid has kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven Champions League matches.
- Guardiola’s struggles: Pep Guardiola suffers another elimination against Real Madrid in the knockout stages.
Summary of Real Madrid vs. Manchester City tie
- First leg: Manchester City 2 – 3 Real Madrid
- Second leg: Real Madrid 3 – 0 Manchester City
- Aggregate score: Real Madrid 6 – 2 Manchester City
Real Madrid faces Manchester City at Santiago Bernabéu in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. After a 3-2 victory in the first leg, the Spanish team entered the match determined to secure their qualification. The standout player so far has been Kylian Mbappé, who has scored two goals, further strengthening Real Madrid’s advantage in the tie. Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has struggled to break through the solid Madrid defense and has yet to score in this match.
From the opening whistle, Real Madrid showed superior performance, controlling possession and creating the most dangerous attacking opportunities. Despite being known for its dominance in possession, Manchester City has been unable to impose its style of play and has struggled to contain the attacking trio of Vinícius Júnior, Rodrygo, and Mbappé. The Spanish team’s offensive efficiency made the difference, leading to an early goal in the first half.
Real Madrid maintained their aggressive approach, and despite City’s attempts to respond, they extended their lead before halftime. In the second half, the home team continued to control the game, with Mbappé shining once again by scoring his third goal of the match, reinforcing the Spanish club’s dominance in the tie. Manchester City is still trying to turn the game around but is finding it difficult to break through the well-organized Madrid defense.
Real Madrid dominates from the start
From the first minutes, Real Madrid adopted an aggressive approach, preventing Manchester City from executing their usual game plan. The Spanish side pressed high up the pitch and quickly created dangerous chances. In the 4th minute, Mbappé received a precise pass from Marco Asensio and fired a clinical shot into the corner of Ederson’s net to open the scoring.
Despite conceding early, Manchester City struggled to react immediately. The English side faced difficulties in progressing the ball up the field and was continuously pressured by Real Madrid’s offensive sector. The visitors’ defense had a tough time containing the movements of Vinícius Júnior and Rodrygo, who created space and constantly threatened Ederson’s goal.
In the 33rd minute, another quick offensive play resulted in Real Madrid’s second goal. Rodrygo made a skillful individual run and found Mbappé unmarked in the box. The French forward finished with precision, extending Madrid’s lead and making City’s task even more challenging.
Manchester City tries to react, but Madrid’s defense holds firm
In the second half, Manchester City returned with a more offensive approach, attempting to overturn the deficit. Guardiola made some tactical adjustments to strengthen his attack, but Real Madrid’s defense remained solid, effectively neutralizing City’s main threats.
Despite sharing possession more equally, Manchester City struggled to convert their dominance into clear-cut chances. Real Madrid’s goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, had little work to do in the second half as defenders Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba blocked most of City’s attempts.
In the 15th minute, Mbappé confirmed his outstanding performance by scoring his third goal of the night, further securing Madrid’s dominance. Federico Valverde made a great run down the right and delivered a precise cross for the Frenchman to finish clinically, leaving Ederson with no chance.
Match statistics reflect Real Madrid’s superiority
- Possession: Real Madrid 55% – 45% Manchester City
- Shots: Real Madrid 12 (7 on target) – 5 (2 on target) Manchester City
- Corners: Real Madrid 6 – 3 Manchester City
- Fouls committed: Real Madrid 10 – 12 Manchester City
Mbappé makes history with a stellar performance
French star Kylian Mbappé delivered one of his best performances of the season, proving to be decisive in Real Madrid’s triumph. With three goals in this match, he became the top scorer of this season’s Champions League, reaching eight goals in the competition.
Beyond the goals, Mbappé stood out for his movement, quick dribbling, and sharp finishing. His pace was one of the key elements that unsettled Manchester City’s defense, which found it difficult to contain his explosiveness.
Another crucial figure for Real Madrid was Vinícius Júnior, who was actively involved in the attacking plays and posed constant threats to City’s backline. The Brazilian winger played a pivotal role in creating chances and displayed great chemistry with Mbappé and Rodrygo.
Timeline of goals and key moments
- 4’ 1st Half: Mbappé scores the opener after a pass from Asensio.
- 33’ 1st Half: Mbappé doubles the lead after an assist from Rodrygo.
- 15’ 2nd Half: Mbappé completes his hat-trick following Valverde’s cross.
Historical records and recent performances
- Real Madrid: The Spanish team extended their unbeaten home record in the Champions League to 10 matches.
- Manchester City: The English side suffered their third consecutive elimination against Real Madrid in the knockout stages.
- Head-to-head record: Real Madrid has advanced in four of their last six Champions League knockout ties against Manchester City.
Impact of the result on both teams
With an aggregate score of 6-2, Real Madrid is now comfortably advancing to the quarter-finals of the Champions League. Carlo Ancelotti’s team will now wait for the draw to determine their next opponent.
For Manchester City, this elimination is a significant setback in their season. The English club will now shift their focus to domestic competitions, aiming for success in the Premier League and FA Cup. Guardiola will need to regroup his squad after another frustrating Champions League exit.
Interesting facts about the clash
- Historic hat-trick: This was Mbappé’s first-ever Champions League hat-trick for Real Madrid.
- Defensive solidity: Real Madrid has kept a clean sheet in five of their last seven Champions League matches.
- Guardiola’s struggles: Pep Guardiola suffers another elimination against Real Madrid in the knockout stages.
Summary of Real Madrid vs. Manchester City tie
- First leg: Manchester City 2 – 3 Real Madrid
- Second leg: Real Madrid 3 – 0 Manchester City
- Aggregate score: Real Madrid 6 – 2 Manchester City
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