Man City 0-0 Real Madrid: All the Key Action from a Tense Champions League Quarter-Final First Leg
First Leg Ends in Stalemate as Both Teams Eye Advantage
In a highly anticipated UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg, Real Madrid and Manchester City played out a gripping 0-0 draw at the Bernabeu on Tuesday night.
Early Clues Shape the Game
From the outset, both teams showcased their attacking intent. Real Madrid, buoyed by their home crowd, pressed high and pushed City deep into their own half. However, the English champions proved resilient, absorbing the pressure and creating chances of their own through quick transitions.
Even Footing Heading into Second Leg
The scoreline remained deadlocked despite several promising opportunities for both teams. City came closest to breaking the deadlock in the first half when Haaland narrowly missed from a close-range header. Meanwhile, Benzema spurned a golden chance for Madrid in the second half, sending his effort wide from the edge of the penalty area.
Match Statistics
Real Madrid dominated possession (63%) but failed to make their advantage count. City, on the other hand, created more clear-cut chances, with three shots on target compared to Madrid's one.
Real Madrid vs Manchester City
- Possession: 63% - 37%
- Shots on Target: 1 - 3
- Offsides: 1 - 0
- Corners: 8 - 2
What's Next?
The second leg of this tantalizing quarter-final tie will take place at the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday, April 16. With the score level at 0-0, everything remains to play for, and both teams will be desperate to secure the advantage.
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