Champions League, double pyrotechnic tie
Champions, results
Great goals and emotions in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals between Real Madrid and Manchester City. The Bernabeu witnessed an incredible 3-3 draw, marked by a series of amazing plays, overtaking and counter-overtaking.
The English went ahead as early as 2' with a masterful Bernardo free kick that caught Real Madrid goalkeeper Lunin by surprise. However, the Spanish team responded promptly, taking a 2-1 lead as early as 13' thanks to Dias's own goal on a Camavinga shot and Rodrygo's quick restart. In the second half of the match, Manchester City signed a spectacular comeback within five minutes, between 66' and 71', with two extraordinary goals by Foden and Gvardiol. Real Madrid did not let itself be intimidated and responded with a masterpiece by Valverde, whose right-footed volley to the corner restored parity, leaving spectators breathless and registering itself among the candidates for the title of "goal of the year".
Everything also hung in the balance between Arsenal and Bayern Munich, after the first leg at London's Emirates Stadium è ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The Gunners started the match in bombastic fashion, taking the lead on 12'with a fantastic strike from Saka. The Bavarians reacted promptly, turning the result around with a goal by former Arsenal player Gnabry on 18' and a penalty converted by Kane on 32'. In the second half, Arteta's team managed to equalize thanks to Trossard at 76', thus keeping their hopes of qualification alive.
