PLAYER RATINGS: Two City stalwarts put in unusually unsteady and sloppy displays
Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 3-3 after a breathtaking encounter at the Bernabeu in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final.
Bernardo Silva's cheeky free kick after less than two minutes put the reigning champions ahead, but Real hit back straight away with Eduardo Camavinga's shot deflecting in off Ruben Dias.
Almost instantly, Carlo Ancelotti's were 2-1 up through Rodrygo, before Phil Foden's stunner in the second half brought things level.
The unlikely source of Josko Gvardiol scored arguably an even better goal, with Federico Valverde evening things up again with a crisp volley to ensure these teams couldn't be separated heading into the second leg next week.
Mail Sport's JACK GAUGHAN was at the Bernabeu to run the rule over the two sides...
Real Madrid (4-2-3-1)
Andriy Lunin – 5.5
Embarrassing moment for Bernardo Silva’s early opener. Recovered and good distribution thereafter.
Dani Carvajal - 6
Could have been targeted more. Didn’t seem particularly comfortable with Jack Grealish’s running.
Antonio Rudiger – 7.5
Had the measure of Erling Haaland. Relishes the physicality of a big striker and City played into his hands.
Aurelien Tchouameni – 6.5
Very silly tackle that saw him booked and suspended for next week. A huge block on Grealish was eye-catching.
Ferland Mendy – 7.5
Some key interventions, especially when besting Haaland at the back post. Got Real moving forward too.
Toni Kroos – 6.5
Crucial in breaking up play and nicking possession. A solid base for those ahead of him to counter at pace.
Eduardo Camavinga – 6.5
Fortunate that the equaliser took a big deflection. Did the defensive side well and took risks on the ball.
Federico Valverde – 7
Primary function was to stretch City so when the ball switched.
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