Big thanks to Kevin de Bruyne’s shot, Manchester City earned one point in the Uefa Champions League 2022/23 semi final first leg against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday 9 May 2023.
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| Brazilian winger, Vincius Junior, celebrates goal for Real Madrid with teammate, Luka Modric, in the Uefa Champions League 2022/23 semi final first leg against Manchester City at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday 9 May, 2023. Photo: @realmadriden |
The Citizens are fully aware that a win next week Wednesday at the Etihad Stadium will send them straight to their second Uefa Champions League final, against either AC Milan or Inter.
Pep Guardiola’s side were in charge in the early stages of the clash with Los Blancos goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, denying De Bruyne, Rodri and Erling Braut Haaland two times.
Real Madrid’s single chance in the first half was beautifully converted by Vinicius Junior via a 25-yard shot in the 36th minute after an outstanding run by Eduardo Camavinga.
The visitors found their way back into the game with De Bruyne’s leveller in the 67th minute through a shot into the bottom corner.
With this outcome, Manchester City have now gone twenty-one (21) matches unbeaten in all competitions.
🔝 @Benzema equals @RaulGonzalez as the player with the second most #UCL appearances in @realmadriden history!
👉1️⃣3️⃣2️⃣ MATCHES#RealFootball pic.twitter.com/hoOZPWhniz— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 9, 2023
In his post-match comments, Madrid midfielder, Luka Modric, said, “We put in a good performance the tie is still open”.
Head Coach of Real Madrid, Carlo Ancelotti, said, “We deserved to win it.”
🔝 @MrAncelotti equals Ferguson as the manager with the most #UCL games!
1️⃣9️⃣0️⃣ MATCHES! pic.twitter.com/zEl8obVTK0— Real Madrid C.F. 🇬🇧🇺🇸 (@realmadriden) May 9, 2023
