The first leg of the Champions League this week was contested in two matches, with two Premier League teams, Liverpool and Manchester City, meeting two La Liga teams, Villarreal and Real Madrid, at home. After the first leg of the competition, the Premier League double won and took the lead in the two-legged competition.
Manchester City 4-3 Real Madrid. The two sides staged a goal battle in the match, with Manchester City scoring in the first half by De Bruyne and Jesus and Real Madrid scoring a goal back from Benzema. In the second half Foden extended the advantage for Manchester City, and Vinicius closed the gap again. Table B helped City lead by two more goals 4-2, with Benzema scoring twice on penalties and Real Madrid trailing 3-4 away.
Liverpool 2-0 Villarreal. In the 13th minute of the first half, Luis Díaz scored the ball inside the penalty area and fired furiously, Rulli saved the ball but his second reaction was very quick. In the 15th minute, Thiago volleyed in the air and Rulli defused the ball. In the 41st minute, Thiago fired a cold arrow from outside the box and the ball hit the post and popped up.
Fabinho scored in the 49th minute in a scuffle, but the goal was blown away because his teammate was offside. In the 52nd minute, Henderson's shot hit the opposing player Estupinian's foot and crossed the line into the net, giving Liverpool a 1-0 lead. In the 54th minute Mane poked a shot at the opposing goalkeeper and Liverpool extended their advantage to two goals. In the 64th minute Arnold assisted Robertson to score a goal, but was blown away for offside.
Both Premier League teams won in the first leg, but the gap was not large. Real Madrid are only one goal behind Manchester City, with Villarreal having a two-goal gap. The second leg of the two sides will be moved to Spain next week, and can Real Madrid and Villarreal, who are back at home, stage a good comeback? Let's wait and see!