When the Champions League theme song is played, the eyes of world football will be gathered here. Champions League semi-final first leg, Manchester City vs Real Madrid. It's a crazy, exciting head-to-head battle with 93 seconds of blitzkriegs, a 50-meter rush of super dragons, a spoon penalty, a wonderful world wave, and City's 4-3 victory over Real Madrid to take the lead.
Real Madrid is the Champions League 13 champions, Manchester City is the favorite to win the title, Guardiola vs Ancelotti, Benzema vs De Bruyne, defensive counterattack vs passing football, such a duel, can be called an early final. Real Madrid lacked the defensive core Casemiro, Ancelotti simply sacrificed the 433 formation, and Kroos single back. Such a configuration means that a confrontation war is about to be staged.
Manchester City used a sharp attack to "teach" Real Madrid's fragile defensive line:
De Bruyne 93 seconds blitz
In the opening 93 seconds, Mahrez's cross was met by De Bruyne's header! Looking at Real Madrid's concede goal, Kroos looked defensively and watched De Bruyne insert and head the ball. Cross, a single-backed man, became a defensive black hole at this moment;
Jesus teased Arabba
In the 11th minute, De Bruyne sent the ball into the box, Jesus played Alaba, turned and shot at goal, Manchester City led 2-0! Real Madrid conceded this goal, Alaba was recorded as a personal mistake, but the loss of right-back Militan was also an important factor.
Mahrez does not pass
Guardiola was furious
Manchester City's chances continued, and in the 26th minute, Mahrez chose to go it alone in the 3v3 counterattack, missing the perfect opportunity, Guardiola was so angry that he threw his fists and roared, jumping like thunder!
Benzema scored his 40th goal of the season
Benzema
Benzema once again became the savior of Real Madrid, and in the 33rd minute, Modric snatched Mahrez, Real Madrid counterattacked, Mendy crossed, Benzema grabbed the shot. Benzema has scored 40 goals for Real Madrid this season. Ronaldo left Real Madrid for 4 years, Real Madrid finally had Mr. 40 goals.
Mahrez lost his knife
Yi Bian fought again, and Manchester City and Real Madrid continued to attack. In the 48th minute, Mahrez single-handedly hit the post, Foden's complementary shot was blocked by Carvajal, and Manchester City missed opportunities again and again!
Foden breaks the scoring
In the 53rd minute, substitute Fernandinho made a miracle: on the right side, Fei Bird broke the ball and then instigated the attack, a cross assisted Foden's goal, and Manchester City led 3-1.
Venetians a dragon
Wear crotch instantly
Fernandinho is a double-edged sword, in the 55th minute, Vinicius snatched the Fei Bird, and then used the crotch to tease his compatriots, after the run after half a dragon scored, Real Madrid 2-3 saw hope!
B seat world wave
The wonderful pictures of this "fairy fight" continue. In the 74th minute, Zinchenko fell to the ground in the penalty area, the game continued, just when Real Madrid was stunned, B Xi got the ball into the box and scored with his left foot, 4-2!
Handball instantly
Benzema spoon penalty
The crazy script continues! In the 81st minute, Laporte handballed inside the penalty area and the referee blew a penalty! Benzema resisted the pressure and teased goalkeeper Edson with a spoon penalty. With 14 goals in the Champions League this season, Benzema ascended to the top spot on the top scorers list.
Famous men duel
The final score was fixed at 4-3, and Manchester City won at home. Such a Champions League showdown is really exciting and enjoyable for fans who stay up late to watch the ball.