Drama Six Goals, Real Madrid Almost Humiliated Man City

Real Madrid duo Rodrygo (right) and Vinicius Junior celebrated their goal in the Champions League match against Manchester City. (X/@realmadrid)

JAKARTA - The six-goal drama at the Santiago Bernabeu when Real Madrid and Manchester City took turns breaking into the opponent's goal. Madrid almost humiliated Man City before drawing 3-3 in the first match of the Champions League quarter-finals, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in the morning WIB. The match, which deserves to be called a final early. Madrid's duel against Man City, should have taken place in the final. However, both teams had to tackle each other in the quarter-fnal round.

And, the duel was full of enthusiasm and high motivation to beat the opponent so that it was exciting and tense. Man City took the lead through Bernardo Silva's quick goal.

But Madrid then caught up and turned to lead in just two minutes. Next, it was Man City's turn to take the lead.

They also scored two straight goals in five minutes and changed the score to 3-2. Madrid refused to give up and managed to score a goal that equalized.

The draw made the two teams unable to confirm qualifying for the semifinals. Only Man City was a little above the wind because the second match was held at home at the Etihad Stadium, Thursday, April 18, 2024 in the morning WIB.

Because away goals are no longer taken into account, Man City will have to win the game to get rid of Madrid.

When the draw ends 0-0, 1-1 or 2-2, the match is finished through extra time and then on penalties.

The match itself is interesting. Madrid and Man City both played an open game.

Man City immediately took the lead when Bernardo took advantage of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin's mistake when the game had only been running for two minutes.

The goal immediately silenced the host's supporters. But Madrid responded by playing attacking and pressing the opponent.

As a result, Carlo Ancelotti's troops did not take long to equalize the score after defender Ruben Dias scored an own goal in the 13th minute.

Starting from midfielder Eduardo Camavinga's kick which then hit Dias. As a result, the ball turned and slid into the net itself. Goalkeeper Stefan Ortega also failed to anticipate because he had made a mistake.

Madrid only need two minutes to take the lead. This time, Rodrygo, who managed to break into Man City's goal. A goal was created through Rodrygo's slick collaboration with Vinicius Junior.

The score changed to 2-1 for Madrid and lasted until the end of the first half.

Entering the second half, Man City took the attacking initiative. However, Los Merengues' strong defense made it a bit difficult for them to catch up.

However, Pep Guardiola's patience finally paid off. Midfielder Phil Foden successfully broke the deadlock in the 66th minute. He completed the assist from defender John Stones.

Not long ago or to be precise in the 71st minute, it was Josko Gvardiol's turn to break into Madrid's goal and at the same time change the score to 3-2. Man City took the lead and made the host fans silent again.

Luckily, midfielder Federico Valverde saved Madrid. Starting from Vinicius' cross which Valverde then greeted with a volley that headed into the corner.

The score changed to 3-3. No more goals were scored, Madrid escaped defeat and Man City is ready to host their rivals next week.