Man City secure home win against Madrid

Pep Guardiola’s men have beaten Real Madrid 4-3 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night, April 26.

The two clubs returned goals throughout the match as Kevin De Bruyne opened the scoresheet with a record semi-final goal.

Manchester City increased their lead in the 10th minute with a sharp turning and brilliant finish from Gabriel Jesus.

In form striker Benzema, entered the game by netting a deadly strike in the 32nd minute to keep the visitors’ hope.

The game looked tough for the Citizens when John Stones picked an injury in the 35th minute that brought on Fernandinho.

City however, struck again in the second half to extend the goal margin but were wowed by Vinicius’ solo run through the Los Blancos defense to feature on the scoresheet.

A foul overlooked by the referee in the 73rd minute resulted to a super strike by Bernardo Silva into the roof of the net.

The 7-goal thriller was completed by Benzema with a sweet panenka from the penalty spot.

Ancelotti’s side will now look to make a comeback in the 2nd leg at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, May 4.