Real Madrid successfully eliminated Manchester City and qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League quarter-finals after winning 2-1 in the second leg of the round of 16 at the Etihad Stadium.
Los Blancos advanced with a convincing 5-1 aggregate victory after previously winning 3-0 in the first leg, as reported on the official UEFA website.
Madrid immediately put the pressure on from the start. Federico Valverde had an early chance, but goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was able to save it.
City also threatened through Rayan Cherki, but his chance was thwarted by Thibaut Courtois.
Madrid finally took the lead in the 18th minute through a Vinicius Junior penalty, after Bernardo Silva handled the ball in the box, which also resulted in a red card.
With a numerical advantage, Madrid continued to press, but City equalized in the 41st minute through Erling Haaland, who converted a Jeremy Doku pass. The score remained 1-1 at halftime.
