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Real Madrid vs Man City: Match Stats and Key Highlights
Match Overview
Goals:
- Real Madrid: Karim Benzema (33', 82'), Vinicius Junior (55')
- Manchester City: Phil Foden (45'+1'), Bernardo Silva (74'), Jack Grealish (78')
Possession:
- Real Madrid: 47.6%
- Manchester City: 52.4%
Shots:
- Real Madrid: 10
- Manchester City: 13
Shots on Target:
- Real Madrid: 7
- Manchester City: 7
Corners:
- Real Madrid: 6
- Manchester City: 8
Fouls:
- Real Madrid: 8
- Manchester City: 10
Key Stats:
- Kevin De Bruyne scored the fastest goal in Manchester City's European history (1:20).
- Karim Benzema became the first player to score 10 goals in a single UEFA Champions League season since Cristiano Ronaldo in 2016-17.
- Real Madrid extended their unbeaten streak at home in the UEFA Champions League to 16 matches.
- Manchester City suffered their first defeat in the UEFA Champions League this season, snapping a run of seven consecutive victories.
Conclusion:
Real Madrid emerged victorious in a thrilling first-leg encounter, thanks to a brace from Karim Benzema and a goal from Vinicius Junior. Manchester City staged a second-half comeback, but ultimately fell short, leaving the tie finely poised heading into the second leg at the Etihad Stadium.
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