Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City Highlights: De Bruyne, Vinicius Junior score in Champions League semifinal first leg

A goal in each half, from Real Madrid and Manchester City, keeps the contest all square after the first leg of the Champions League semifinal.

Benzema gets the ball to Tchouameni and the midfielder, like his goal in the World Cup, shoots on target from distance. BUt Ederson manages to get a hand on it to deny a certain goal.

Bernardo Silva fouls Vinicus junior close to the City box and Real gets a free-kick. Modric takes it, which is headed out by Akanji for a Real Madrid corner.

In: Aurelien Tchouameni, Marco Asensio Out: Toni Kroos, Rodrygo

The Frenchman, who has been, so good on the pitch tonight, gets booked for a rather late challenge on Gundogan

Kroos takes the free kick, aiming for Benzema at his far end of the post. Benzema’s header is saved by Ederson in what was a brilliant save as the score remains all square after 78 minutes of play.

Whistes are getting louder around Santiago Bernabeu.. The slender lead has been put to bed by De Bruyne and City is looking to take the lead with a late goal.

A combination of small passes in a stratight line in front of the Madrid wall and then a rocket of a hit. Gundogan gets the ball to De Bruyne who hits right into the net past Courtois.

Manchester City tries a counter attack with Rodri getting the ball up the pitch and as he tries to thread a pass for De Bruyne, Valverde, who is well stationed, intercepts and gets the ball back in a Madrid attack.

Vinicus and Benzema combine in the final third with the latter crossing for Valverde in the centre. However, the ball touches Grealish onhis elbow and the whole stadium looks to appeal for a hand-ball, i.e. a penalty. The referee, after a brief check, rules it out.

Vinicus tries another shot from the edge of the sidelines but Stones stops it for a corner kick. The sorner sees Valverde get the ball and he tries a shot from distance. The bal over the net.

Vinicius makes a diagonal run to get the ball across the park. The ball goes to Rodrygo and then back to him and his shot is just out for a corner kick. That is finally cleared only to see Rodrygo try a shot from the edge of the box.

Haaland gets the ball in the final third, tries to beat his marker and launch a shot but Alaba puts in a crucial block to deny the Norwegian a shot on target.

Rodrygo makes a beautiful run across the field to keep the ball off Rodri. He gives it to Vinicius when Rodri pounces on it to concede a foul.

Bernardo ad De Bruyne get into an overlap. Bernardo releases for De Bruyne, who tries a shot in goal but is denied by Courtois and then cleared by Rudiger. However, the linesman raises the flag for a marginal off-side.

Benzema and Vinicius combine in an overlap with the Frenchman then combining with Carvaj. Benzema gets the ball back and shoots but the ball, after a deflection off Stones, goes out of play for a corner. Ederson punches the resulting corner out of danger.

Manchester City looks to take the long ball approach as both Real Madrid full-backs track back. Madrid stops the attack and tries a long ball themselves along the left flank. Cuty thwarts it and Guardiola appreciates the effort with a thumbs-up.

According to Opta, Eduardo Camavinga (20 years and 180 days) is the youngest player to deliver an assist in a UCL semi-final game since it began to collect these data (2003-04), surpassing Trent Alexander-Arnold (20y & 212d).

The second half of this exciting contest begins and City is back to its strategy of constant pressure. Real is looking relaxed to absorb it and then chalk something out.

A Vinicius Jr. stunner keeps Real Madrid ahead in the first leg of the Champions League semifinal.

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Gundogan turns to carry the ball but is kicked on his knees by Kroos in what was a very poor challenge and the former German international gets the first card of the match.

Jack Grealish is pushed into the sidelines by Carvajal. The Englishman gets up soon after, but punches Carvajal in his balls, forcing him to get to the ground. The referee does not give any foul but warns both of them verbally.

Erling Haaland, Manchester City’s and Premier League’s highest goal scorer this season, has had two shots in this match so far. Both have been off-target.

Vinicus Jr. has scored seven knockout goals for Real Madrid in the Champions League. All of them have come against English teams -- Five against Liverpool, two against Manchester City.

“Madrid, Madrid!” The hallways and galleries of Santiago Bernabeu echoe the horrors of Guardiola and his men in the last season of the this competition. City, with more possession, is behind now.

Real Madrid attacks on the counter. Camavinga crosses it for Vinicius who shoots form outside the box as the rocket of a shot rattles the net past Ederson and Real are ahead.

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Ruben Dias tries a forward run, penetrates the final third but his delay to launch a shot sees Real steal the ball off him and start a counter attack, which ends with a corner in its favour.

The German midfielder is back on his feet and play resumes. Real, with four defenders, tries to play from the back. The ball finally reaches Rodrygo, whose cross is just missed by Vinicius in the centre.

Gundogan is pushed by Rudiger is what was a strong clash of bodies and the referee stops play eventualy. Despite appeals from City players, the referee, does not give any foul against Rudiger.

In teh first half-hour of play, roughly, City has played 216 passes to just 72 from Real -- three times to that of the host and has a possession of 72 percent as compared to just 28 for Real Madrid.

Vinicius steals the ball off Rodri with a quick run and crosses for Benzema, who was waitinf to tap it in. Ruben Dias makes an important block to deny a certain goal to Real.

Manchester City’s controlled passing and gameplay can only motivate jeers from Madrid fans. But it seems that the whistles are making Guardiola’s men play even better.

De Bruyne delivers another corner kick but Modric jumps to head it out of danger.

Manchester City has dominated possession and control in this clash so far. While Real has not asked enough questions, the team’s reputation in this competition is enough to keep the visitors cautious.

De Bruyne takes the corner kick, gets it to Bernardo, who lobs for Haaland. The Norwegian, however, goes down in the box, appealing for a penalty. The referee, however, is not interested at all.

Manchester City decides to strike from distance. De Bruyne serves the bal on a plate for Rodri, who shoots on target and Courtois makes a very important save on his near post.

Alaba and Camavinga try to combine along the left flank but City closes the attack down and Vinicius is left chasing the ball as Ederson gets to it first.

Bernardo tries a shot from inside the box but Kroos and Camavinga close him down. The ball then falls for De Bruyne, who shoots on target but compatriot Courtois makes a good reflex save.

Guardiola has employed one player to stick to Modric. The Croat has proved how dangerous he can be in counter attacks and reasonably, the step by the Spanish manager.

Gundogan, who scored a brace in City’s previous game, tries a shot from outside the box but the white shirts block it comfortably.

Real switches the point of attack very quickly with Benzema delivering the ball for Vinicius. The two combine but a cross for the former is received by Benzema but he fails to control it well in front of the City box.

De Bruyne gets the ball to Gundogan from a free-kick but the long ball is finally contaied by the Madrid defence.

Manchester City looking to dominate possession early on in the game as Real fans continue to whistle and boo the away side, along with cheers for Real.

The Champions League semifinal first leg between Manchester City and Real Madrid us underway. Real, in white starts from left to right while City, in red and black, stats from the other end.

The fans of Real Madrid hoist a TIFO of their club winning its 14th Champions League title and sing “Hala Madrid!” as the players get ready in the tunnel.

Pep Guardiola has only lost five of his 21 matches against Real Madrid in all comps (W12 D4). However, he has lost half of his meetings against them since he left Barcelona (3/6), after only losing 2 of 15 games when he was in charge of Real Madrid’s rivals (W9 D4). (Source: Opta)

Erling Haaland has scored 12 goals in the Champions League this season and his tally has crossed the half-century mark in all competitions for the club. Naturally, he will the usual suspect for goals against Real.

Here are all the goals from the City striker this season:

Real Madrid: Courtois; Carvajal, Rüdiger, Alaba, Camavinga; Kroos, Modrić, Valverde; Rodrygo, Benzema, Vinícius Júnior.

Man City: Ederson; Walker, Dias, Stones, Akanji; Rodri, Gundogan, De Bruyne; Bernardo, Grealish, Haaland.

Ederson, Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji, Rodri, İlkay Gündoğan, De Bruyne, Bernardo, Grealish, Haaland

Haaland did not play in Manchester City’s loss to Real Madrid the last time. His only previous appearance against Madrid came in a pre-season friendly in 2019, when he was a Salzburg player. Real Madrid won that game 1-0, with Hazard scoring the only goal.

Carlo Ancelotti makes one change from its previous Champions League starting XI, with Militao missing out with suspension. The rest remains absolutely same as Real hopes to defend its Champions League title.

Real Madrid is on a run of three consecutive clean sheets in the UEFA Champions League, while it has gone 346 minutes without conceding since Mohamed Salah’s goal in the round of 16 first leg at Anfield.

Real Madrid: Courtois - Carvajal, Rüdiger, Alaba, Camavinga - Kroos, Modric, Valverde - Vinicius, Benzema, Rodrygo.

Manchester City: Ederson - Akanji, Dias, Walker - Stones, Rodri - Grealish, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Bernardo - Haaland

When and where will Real Madrid vs Manchester City be played?

The Champions League semifinal Real Madrid vs Manchester City will be played at the Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. It is scheduled for a 12:30 am IST kick-off on May 10.

Where can I watch Real Madrid vs Manchester City?

Real Madrid vs Manchester City can be watched on Sony Sports network.

When can I live stream Real Madrid vs Manchester City?

The Champions League semifinal fixture Real Madrid vs Manchester City can be live streamed on Sony LIV.

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