Real Madrid secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals.
Real Madrid delivered a masterclass in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Manchester City. Brahim Díaz, Vinícius Júnior, and Jude Bellingham secured a comfortable 3-0 victory for the hosts.
The Spaniards dominated from the first minutes.
Real Madrid took the lead in the 12th minute with a strike from Diaz just outside the penalty area. Vinicius doubled the advantage in the 34th minute by finishing off a counterattack. Bellingham sealed the match in the 67th minute.
We knew we had to play aggressively from the first minutes. The guys executed the plan 100%.
— Карло Анчелотти, главный тренер Реала
City's defensive issues
Manchester City conceded 3+ goals for the first time since November in European competitions. The absence of the injured Ruben Dias significantly weakened the visitors' defense. Haaland failed to create a single chance throughout the match.
The return match will take place on April 1 at the Etihad, where City will need a miracle to turn the tie around.