Real Madrid Dominate Manchester City To Reach Champions League Quarter-Finals
Sports Updated: 18 March 2026 07:58 EAT
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Real Madrid delivered a commanding performance to eliminate Manchester City from the UEFA Champions League, sealing their place in the quarter-finals with an emphatic aggregate victory.
The Spanish giants took control of the tie in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu, where they secured a dominant 3–0 win to put themselves firmly in the driving seat ahead of the return fixture.
Heading into the second leg at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City faced an uphill task, needing a significant comeback against a side renowned for its European pedigree.
Despite a bright start from the hosts, Real Madrid once again showed their clinical edge, with Vinícius Júnior scoring twice to effectively end City’s hopes of overturning the deficit.
Erling Haaland managed to find the net for Manchester City, offering a brief spark for the home side, but it proved insufficient against Madrid’s disciplined setup.
City’s challenge was further complicated when Bernardo Silva was sent off in the second half, leaving the English champions a man down at a crucial stage of the match.
The red card shifted momentum decisively in favor of Real Madrid, who controlled the remainder of the game with composure and experience to secure a 2–1 victory on the night.
With a 5–1 aggregate scoreline, Real Madrid advance as strong contenders for the title, while Manchester City exit the competition earlier than expected despite high pre-tournament expectations.
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