Holders Manchester City and Real Madrid shared six goals in a thriller to leave their Champions League quarter-final evenly poised after the first leg at the Bernabeu. Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead in the second minute through Bernardo Silva but a quick fire double from soon put Real into the ascendency with further goals coming in the second half.
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Kevin de Bruyne’s screamer earned Manchester City a Champions League semi-final first-leg draw at Real Madrid to keep their dream of a Treble on track. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated the early stages but found themselves behind after a stunning strike from Vinicius Junior.
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Chelsea have it all to do if they are to advance to the Champions League semi-finals after losing to holders Real Madrid at the Bernabeu. Karim Benzema’s tap-in – his 90th goal in the competition – gave Real boss Carlo Ancelotti the perfect start against his former club.
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Liverpool’s Champions League hopes ended at the hands of Real Madrid for a third consecutive season as they failed to overcome their first-leg Anfield demolition. The Reds, who lost the first leg 5-2, lined up with four forwards at the Bernabeu as they looked to add another famous comeback to their fabled European history but Karim Benzema would be the only man to score.
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FC Barcelona bounced back from back-to-back defeats to beat Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. An Eder Militao own goal separated the sides at the Bernabeu despite the hosts having more possession and chances. It is a welcome result for Barca after they lost to Manchester United in the Europa League and Almeria in La Liga.
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