Real Madrid vs Man City: Champions League Quarter-final Latest
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Manchester City held to a 3-3 draw by Real Madrid in a thrilling Champions League quarter-final tie.
In an extraordinary game at the Bernabeu, the two sides traded blows throughout, with City taking the lead three times but Madrid always finding a way to respond. Karim Benzema's late penalty earned Madrid a share of the spoils, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg next week.
Manchester City will feel they should have won the game, having created the better chances and dominated possession for long periods. However, they were made to pay for some poor defending, with Madrid's goals coming from individual errors.
Real Madrid, meanwhile, will be delighted to have come away with a draw, especially after falling behind three times. They showed great character and resilience to keep coming back into the game, and they will now fancy their chances of progressing to the semi-finals.
The second leg will take place at the Etihad Stadium next week, and it promises to be another thrilling encounter. With both teams capable of scoring goals, it could be anyone's game.
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