In another key match of the second leg of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Premier League giants Manchester City, despite conceding a goal and Bernardo Silva receiving a red card, ultimately lost 1-3 to Real Madrid thanks to a goal from Haaland.

Real Madrid started the match aggressively, with Valverde receiving a lobbed pass from Vinicius near the penalty area and unleashing a shot, but Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma made the save. In the 3rd minute, Manchester City winger Doku passed back from the penalty area to Arnold, and Rajan Sergić's shot was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois.

In the 4th minute, Manchester City continued their attack. Rodri received a through pass from Reindes and shot, but the ball was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois. In the 10th minute, Rodri made a diagonal pass from the penalty area, and Rajan Sergi stepped up to shoot, but the ball was deflected and went over the post.

In the 17th minute, Brahim Diaz created an attacking opportunity, and Vinicius's curling shot hit the post. When Vinicius attempted a follow-up shot, Bernardo Silva's hand came into contact with the ball. After VAR intervention, the referee awarded a penalty and showed Bernardo Silva a red card. Vinicius then converted the penalty, giving Real Madrid a 1-0 lead.

In the 23rd minute, Doku crossed from the penalty area to the front of the goal, where Haaland's shot was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois. In the 26th minute, Manchester City continued their counter-attack. Doku delivered a cross, and Haaland's low shot was blocked. Rodri then followed up with a shot that went over the bar.

In the 35th minute, Choameli received a pass from Guler outside the penalty area and unleashed a long-range shot, but the ball was caught by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 41st minute, Manchester City won a corner kick. Doku's back pass was deflected, and Haaland then scored, helping Manchester City equalize the score at 1-1.

During first-half stoppage time, Husanov elbowed Vinicius in the face and was therefore shown a yellow card by the referee.

At the start of the second half, Manchester City substituted Ake for Reindes, while Real Madrid replaced Courtois with goalkeeper Lunin. In the 50th minute, Doku crossed from the left, and Haaland's shot was saved by Lunin. In the 63rd minute, Nunes passed diagonally, Doku received the ball and dribbled into the penalty area before slotting it home, but the goal was disallowed due to offside.

In the 69th minute, Arnold took a corner kick, and Chuameni rose to head the ball towards the goal, but it was saved by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. In the 78th minute, Rajan Serki chipped the ball over the defense, and Ait Nouri headed it into the net, but the goal was disallowed again for offside.

In the 82nd minute, Vinicius received the ball and shot, but it was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma. Valverde then followed up and scored, but Vinicius was offside, so the goal was disallowed. In stoppage time of the second half, Chuameni chipped the ball into the box, and Vinicius slotted it home, extending Real Madrid's lead to 2-1.

Ultimately, Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2-1 and advanced to the Champions League quarterfinals with a 5-1 aggregate score.

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