The sixth round of the 2025/26 UEFA Champions League featured another key match, with Manchester City, playing at the Bernabéu Stadium, coming back from a goal down to defeat La Liga giants Real Madrid 2-1 thanks to goals from Nico Aureli and Erling Haaland.

Two minutes into the match, Vinicius Jr. received the ball and attempted a breakthrough when he was fouled by Manchester City defender Nunes. The referee initially awarded a penalty, but after VAR intervention, the decision was reversed, awarding Real Madrid a free kick. Valverde then took the free kick, but his shot went wide of the goal.

In the 7th minute, Real Madrid created an attacking opportunity. Rodrygo passed the ball into the penalty area, and Vinicius Jr. received the ball and attempted a chip shot, but it went wide. In the 11th minute, Rodrygo was brought down by Manchester City midfielder Foden while dribbling forward, and the referee showed Foden a yellow card.

In the 28th minute, Carreras intercepted the ball and launched an attack. Bellingham made a diagonal pass, and Rodrygo received the ball, entered the penalty area, and scored with a low shot, giving Real Madrid a 1-0 lead.

In the 35th minute, Rajan Sergi took a corner kick, and Gwadiol headed the ball towards the goal. Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois tried to intercept but fumbled the ball, and Nico Aurelli followed up to score, helping Manchester City equalize the score at 1-1.

In the 42nd minute, Nico Aureli chipped a pass into the penalty area, where Haaland attempted to receive it but was tackled and brought down by Rüdiger. After VAR intervention, the referee awarded Manchester City a penalty. Haaland then converted the penalty, giving Manchester City a 2-1 lead.

In the 45th minute, Manchester City created an attacking opportunity. Haaland received a cross from his teammate and shot, but it was blocked by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois. Then, Rajan Sergiu stepped up and shot low, but it was also blocked by Courtois.

In the 50th minute of the second half, Bellingham received a pass from Rodrygo and attempted a chip shot from inside the penalty area, but the ball went high. In the 52nd minute, Manchester City attempted a counter-attack, and Rajan Scherki received the ball in a scramble and shot, but the ball was caught by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois.

In the 58th minute, Real Madrid substituted Güler for Gonzalo García. In the 62nd minute, Doku received the ball and surged into the penalty area before dribbling past a defender and firing a shot, but the ball was saved by Real Madrid goalkeeper Courtois. In the 77th minute, Rodrygo chipped a pass from the left wing into the penalty area, where Vinicius rose to head the ball, but it went wide.

In the 80th minute, Gueller took a corner kick, and Vinicius volleyed the ball, but it went over the goal. In the 84th minute, Carreras dealt with the defense and sent in a cross, and Endric headed the ball towards goal, but it was saved by Manchester City goalkeeper Donnarumma.

Manchester City ultimately defeated Real Madrid 2-1 away from home. With this crucial three points, Manchester City currently sits in fourth place in the league standings with 13 points.