In a thrilling first leg of the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs, Real Madrid showcased their resilience by overcoming Manchester City with a 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with City taking the lead twice, only for Madrid to stage a remarkable comeback. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 19th minute, but Kylian Mbappé equalized in the 60th. Haaland restored City's lead with an 80th-minute penalty, marking his 49th goal in 48 Champions League appearances.
However, late goals from Brahim Díaz in the 86th minute and Jude Bellingham in stoppage time sealed the win for the reigning champions.
Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain and Borussia Dortmund took significant steps toward the round of 16 with convincing victories. Paris secured a 2-0 win, while Dortmund dominated their match with a 3-0 triumph.
These results set the stage for intriguing second-leg encounters as teams vie for a place in the next round of Europe's premier club competition.