Man City 2-3 Real Madrid: Bellingham’s Last-Minute Goal Stuns City in Champions League Thriller
Jude Bellingham’s 92nd-minute winner sealed Real Madrid’s stunning 3-2 comeback against Man City in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final
Manchester City started strong, with Erling Haaland breaking his goal drought against Real Madrid with an early brace.Josko Gvardiol assisted the Norwegian’s first goal, and he confidently scored his second with a well-taken penalty after a foul on Phil Foden in the box.
Real Madrid fought back as Kylian Mbappé equalized in the 60th minute with a mis-hit volley that beat Ederson.
Real Madrid’s Stunning Comeback
Just when it seemed like City would hold on to their 2-1 lead, Brahim Diaz struck in the 86th minute, finishing off a rebound to level the score. Then, in stoppage time, a Vinícius Jr. assist set up Bellingham, who slid in to score the winner, leaving City’s players and fans in disbelief.
Key Match Moments:
🔹 Haaland gave City the lead twice with a brilliant brace.
🔹 A mis-hit volley from Mbappé found the net for a fortunate equalizer.
🔹 Diaz, a former City player, stunned his old club with a late goal.
🔹 In the 92nd minute, Bellingham sealed Real Madrid’s dramatic victory.
Tense Battles & Controversies
The match wasn’t short on drama. Vinícius Jr. dominated the attack, tormented City’s defense, and nearly scored. The Brazilian earned a penalty, but officials ruled it out for offside.
City fans taunted Real Madrid with a banner mocking Vinícius, but it only fueled Madrid’s determination to fight harder.
What’s Next?
Manchester City now face an uphill task when they travel to Madrid for the second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu. With Real holding a one-goal advantage, Pep Guardiola’s side will need a strong response to keep their Champions League dreams alive.
This article initially published in Standard
