Champions League-Haaland scored 2 goals as Manchester City lost 2-3 to Real Madrid

In the first leg of the 2024/25 UEFA Champions League knockout play-offs, the "Blue Moon" Manchester City scored two goals contributed by Haaland, but lost the ball in the final stage and finally lost to the La Liga champion Real Madrid 2-3 .

Three minutes into the game, Manchester City got a free kick, and De Bruyne kicked the ball into the penalty area, but Real Madrid midfielder Valverde saved the shot. In the 9th minute, Vinicius was tripped by Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson while dribbling, but the linesman signaled offside, and the referee on duty cancelled the penalty.

In the 12th minute, Mbappe dribbled into the penalty area and shot, but was saved by Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson. Real Madrid continued to attack, but was blocked by Manchester City defender Ake. In the 19th minute, Grealish passed the ball to the penalty area, and Haaland received the return pass from Gvardiol and shot the ball into the goal, helping Manchester City take the lead 1-0.

In the 25th minute, Vinicius got the ball and broke through the defense from the left and shot, but the ball hit the post. In the 30th minute, Manchester City midfielder Grealish was replaced by Foden due to injury. In the 36th minute, Manchester City organized an attack, and Haaland received the ball from the penalty area and shot, but the ball was blocked by Raul Asensio.

In the 42nd minute, Valverde got the ball and shot from the top of the penalty area, but the ball went over the goal post. In the 45th minute, Mbappe received a pass from Camavinga and shot hard, but the ball hit the opponent's player and went out of the baseline.

From the beginning of the second half to the 47th minute, De Bruyne created an opportunity, Haaland broke through the defense and shot, but the ball hit the post and bounced out. In the 53rd minute, Vinicius made a cross and Bellingham headed the ball but missed.

In the 60th minute, Real Madrid got a free kick. Valverde chose to shoot but was blocked. Then Ceballos passed the ball to the penalty area and Mbappe volleyed the ball into the goal, helping Real Madrid to tie the score 1-1. In the 65th minute, Bellingham rushed to the penalty area, received the pass from his teammate and shot, but was blocked by Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.

In the 71st minute, Rico Lewis made a cross pass, but the ball hit Haaland and went out of bounds. In the 77th minute, Foden was knocked down by Ceballos when he was dribbling, and the referee awarded Manchester City a penalty. Subsequently, Haaland took the penalty kick and scored, helping Manchester City take the lead again with 2-1.

In the 86th minute, Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson made a mistake when kicking off. Vinicius received a diagonal pass from his teammate and his shot was blocked by Ederson. Then, Brahim Dias made a follow-up shot and scored, helping Manchester City to equalize the score at 2-2.

In the second half stoppage time, Vinicius faced Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson and made a lob pass. Bellingham received the ball and shot it into the empty goal, helping Real Madrid to overtake 3-2.

In the end, Manchester City lost 2-3 to Real Madrid and failed to gain the opportunity to advance to the round of 16.