We cover every moment from the match at the Santiago Bernabéu.
Real Madrid and Manchester City settled for a 1-1 draw in the first leg of the Champions League semi-finals. The game offered chances for both sides. Guardiola’s men started with intensity, while Ancelotti’s squad gradually found their rhythm and balance.
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After thirty minutes, Madrid began to show the expected European DNA that often defines the competition, and Vinícius Jr. volleyed in a superb finish on 36′, confirming the Brazilian as the form player on the night. Yet in the second half, the visitors found a crucial moment that shifted the balance in their favour.
De Bruyne’s shot on 68′ beat Courtois and levelled the tie, keeping the aggregate score in the balance as both sides pressed for a victory. Ultimately, the semi-final will be decided in the return leg next Wednesday, May 17.
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Ancelotti, speaking to Movistar+:
Modrić, on Movistar+ microphones:
“We finished the game well, I felt good. We played a good game and there was an open result. We had more chances. Shame for the goal they scored against us.”
“We were patient at first, waiting for our chance. They didn’t generate much with the ball. We knew how to suffer. Too bad for the goal they scored against us. But that doesn’t matter, everything is still open.”
“At half-time we got things right, the coach asked us for more possession and Camavinga moved more into midfield. It was a move that paid off.”
“I think we deserved more. I don’t think one of them came out stronger than the other. It’s still 50%-50%.”
The Belgian levelled the scores with a beautiful goal.
Courtois stood tall, again proving a brick wall for Madrid on the night.
The Bernabéu erupted as Vinícius’s strike put Madrid ahead in style.
Vinícius crafted another moment of magic to push Madrid in front.
When Madrid looked hesitant, Vinícius again inspired and unsettled Guardiola’s side. Benzema was already anticipating a 1-0 before the moment came… pic.twitter.com/kdfcsrR3k2
— GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 9, 2023
Audio of Pep Guardiola being greeted by whistles at the Bernabéu.
Pep Guardiola’s name echoed through the venue and the crowd reacted with a chorus of whistles for the former Barcelona coach. pic.twitter.com/kgxobqc17f
— GOAL Spain (@GoalEspana) May 9, 2023
Ancelotti, in the pre-match build-up.
Guardiola’s selections for the return in Madrid.
Tonight’s lineup!
XI| Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji, Rodri, Gundogan (C), De Bruyne, Bernardo, Grealish, Haaland
SUPPORT | Ortega Moreno, Carson, Phillips, Laporte, Álvarez, Gómez, Mahrez, Foden, Palmer, Lewis
—Manchester City (@ManCity) May 9, 2023
The Real Madrid XI hosts Manchester City.
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Source: Goal