Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City: Vinicius Jr and Kevin De Bruyne both score stunners as tense first leg ends even

Manchester City took a 1-1 draw against Real Madrid back to the Etihad after Kevin De Bruyne and Vinicius Jr both scored stunners. The visitors dominated the opening stages with almost all of the ball as the hosts kept their shape and waited for any rare opportunities to counter-attack. Ad With Erling Haaland kept quiet, City's best chance fell to Rodri who forced a diving save from Thibaut Courtois with a shot from distance, but Pep Guardiola's side were limited to half chances throughout.

Champions LeagueGuardiola 'the greatest' if he wins Champions League with Man City — Ferdinand2 HOURS AGO And against the run of play, Real had the first moment of magic as Vinicius unleashed a thunderbolt from almost 30 yards that flew past Ederson and gave the hosts the lead. City, stunned, struggled to break down a Real side that planned perfectly for all their opponent's possession. And as the hosts grew into the game, Rodrygo, Vinicius and Karim Benzema started to create chances of their own as Real Madrid had their best spell of the match.

But just as Vinicius had done in the first half, City scored against the run of play as Kevin De Bruyne's sweet strike from the edge of the box pulled them level. With the game in the balance, Benzema forced a diving save from Ederson and De Bruyne continued to threaten with brilliant balls into the box. But neither side could find a winner to take into a second at the Etihad where they must be separated.