Los Blancos had to come from behind twice to secure a draw
Real Madrid came from behind on two occasions to eventually earn a 3-3 draw in their Champions League quarter-final at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu against Manchester City.
Real Madrid were hoping to avenge their Champions League defeat to Manchester City last season at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday evening, but their evening got off to the worst possible start.
A cheap free-kick was given away and Bernardo Silva took Andriy Lunin completely by surprise with a low-shot from distance.
Whilst it was from what you would call a safe distance away from goal, the Ukrainian stopper was caught unaware and despite a late scramble he couldn't prevent the ball from bouncing into the back of the net.
A stunned Bernabeu feared the worst, yet the attacking brilliance of Los Blancos would show throughout the evening, although their defensive frailties would too.
It didn't take too long for the hosts to draw level, with a Camavinga shot deflecting off Ruben Dias and totally wrongfooting the goalkeeper.
Manchester City then showed their own nativity, looking to immediately get back on the attack, however they were caught on a superb counter-attack initiated by Lunin.
A quick roll out saw Vinicius Jr. pick the ball up in his own half and he provided a perfect pass in behind to Rodrygo Goes.
The Brazilian raced beyond Manchester City's backline and poked the ball beyond the City goalkeeper's reach and it trickled into the back of the net at an agonizingly slow pace.
Phil Foden has been Manchester City's best player in recent weeks, and on a night where Erling Haaland once again went missing, the English midfielder fired City level in the second-half.
Foden cut inside from
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