Manchester City turned the score to 2-1 against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, in Madri, for UEFA Champions League. Erling Haaland converted a penalty in the 43rd minute and Nico O’Reilly equalized in the 35th minute, after a goal from Rodrygo in the 28th minute. The match continues in the first half, with additions up to 45+4 minutes. The game takes place this Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 9pm Madri local time.
- Rodrygo opened the scoring for Real Madrid in the 28th minute.
- Nico O’Reilly equalized for Manchester City in the 35th minute.
- Haaland converted from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute.
- Referee Clement Turpin whistled the end of action in the first half at 45+4 minutes.
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Main plays of the first half
Real Madrid started pressing with dangerous crosses. Vinicius Junior tried individual actions in the opening minutes. Manchester City responded with corners and long shots.
Federico Valverde missed a chance in the 4th minute with a free kick. Jude Bellingham assisted Rodrygo for the goal in the 28th minute. VAR reviewed penalty shots on both sides.
Key score for the match
- 28′: Gol from Rodrygo to Real Madrid, assisted by Bellingham, score 1-0.
- 35′: Nico O’Reilly equalizes for Manchester City after a rebound in the box, 1-1.
- 40′: Haaland knocked down in the area, VAR confirms penalty for City.
- 43′: Haaland converts a penalty in the right corner, making it 2-1.
- 45+4′: Árbitro ends the first half with City ahead.
Reactions on the lawn
Antonio Rudiger received a yellow card in the 43rd minute for a penalty foul. Phil Foden was warned in the 11th minute for a strong tackle. Rodrygo needed assistance in the 29th minute but returned.
Bernardo Silva committed a foul in the 37th minute. Jogadores of City protested in moves reviewed by VAR.
Defensive details
Thibaut Courtois saved Haaland’s shot at 45+1 minutes. Josko Gvardiol headed the goalkeeper’s save in the 35th minute. Defensores of Real Madrid intercepted passes from Doku.
Alvaro Carreras took a free kick in the 45th minute without danger. Aurelien Tchouameni missed a header in the 18th minute.
Thwarted attacks
Jeremy Doku tried dribbling in the 27th and 14th minutes without success. Matheus Nunes was prevented from counterattacks. Dani Ceballos threw unconverted corners in the 5th minute.
Vinicius Junior crossed poorly in the 7th and 16th minutes. Haaland was caught offside in the 12th minute.
Context of the confrontation
The duel takes place in the quarter-finals of UEFA Champions League. Manchester City seeks to maintain leadership on the scoreboard. Real Madrid presses to equalize before the break.
The match remains intense with alternating possession. Acréscimos included crucial saves from Courtois.
Danger Throws
Rayan Cherki shot a rebound in the 45+1 minute for an easy save. Clement Turpin reviewed a penalty not given to Real in the 3rd minute. Gonzalo Garcia made an aggressive foul in the 27th minute.
Nico was fouled in the 18th minute, resulting in a corner. Valverde blocked in the 4th minute resulted in a corner.
The game remains open with opportunities on both sides. Manchester City exploits quick counterattacks. Real Madrid bets on plays on the wing with Vinicius and Rodrygo.
