Actual Madrid and Manchester Metropolis placed on among the finest Champions League video games in current reminiscence with a sensational 3-3 draw on Tuesday.
Bernardo Silva fired Metropolis forward inside two minutes however a Ruben Dias personal aim and a quickfire strike from Rodrygo had Madrid in entrance ten minutes later.
Phil Foden, Josko Gvardiol and Federico Valverde all produced totally chic objectives in an all-action second half which in the end left nothing between the 2 sides forward of subsequent week’s return leg.
How the sport unfolded
The sport bought off to an unbelievable begin. Aurelien Tchouameni was booked for a foul on Jack Grealish contained in the opening minute, and from the ensuing free kick, Silva surprised Andriy Lunin with a fast strike that went by the Actual Madrid stopper and into the again of the online.
Metropolis weren’t forward for lengthy, nevertheless, With 12 minutes on the clock, Eduardo Camavinga’s strike from the sting of the field took an enormous deflection off Dias and left Stefan Ortega fully wrong-footed.
Seconds later and Madrid had been 2-1 up. Rodrygo burst by on aim and his low strike was additionally deflected off Manuel Akanji, with the ball rolling agonisingly slowly over the road to flip the sport on its head.
With followers now given a while to catch their collective breath, Metropolis began to manage possession searching for their very own equaliser, however Rodrygo almost added a 3rd as his strike from the sting of the field ended up flying extensive of aim.
Metropolis tried to get issues going however Madrid defended beautifully and held their lead by the point the referee blew his whistle for the interval.
Jude Bellingham fizzed extensive within the early levels of the second half earlier than Vinicius Junior fired over Ortega’s bar.
Foden despatched a tame effort proper into Lunin’s gloves on the hour, marking Metropolis’s first shot on course for the reason that seventh minute of the sport, however his strike moments later was pure class. With one contact to set himself, the Englishman unleashed an unstoppable rocket which went hovering into the highest nook.
To not be outdone, Gvardiol shortly pulled out a piledriver of his personal, thumping the ball completely into the far nook to as soon as once more depart Lunin with completely no likelihood.
Ahead got here Madrid searching for one other equaliser and it did not take them lengthy to seek out it. Vinicius’ cross discovered Valverde, whose candy first-time volley went roaring into the underside nook to arrange a captivating closing ten minutes.
Either side tried to seek out that all-important aim however there could be no additional highlights as Metropolis and Madrid battled to a captivating draw.
GK: Andriy Lunin – 5/10 – Caught out for Silva’s early aim however might do completely nothing in regards to the objectives from Foden and Gvardiol.
RB: Dani Carvajal – 6/10 – A very spectacular first half however Carvajal’s affect light after the break as Grealish and Gvardiol began to tick.
CB: Antonio Rudiger – 7/10 – His battle with Haaland wasn’t as comical this time round, however it was simply as efficient as final time. The German hardly ever seemed involved.
CB: Aurelien Tchouameni – 6/10 – Booked inside the primary minute and is now suspended for the subsequent leg. Managed his disciplinary tightrope fairly effectively.
LB: Ferland Mendy – 7/10 – Actually stable defensively however even flashed some superb moments with the ball at his ft. loving life on the left.
CM: Toni Kroos – 7/10 – Pulled the strings so effortlessly earlier than being withdrawn in response to the third aim.
CM: Federico Valverde – 7/10 – Sensational engine and a stunning aim. Valverde put himself about from the primary whistle till the final.
CM: Eduardo Camavinga – 7/10 – Fast passes and good motion had been key to Madrid’s counter-attacking success.
AM: Jude Bellingham – 6/10 – Was often swarmed by defenders and began to lose his mood when selections went towards him.
ST: Rodrygo – 7/10 – Appeared to be all over the place. Received himself concerned in every part Madrid cooked up, together with a wise end to place his facet forward early within the first half. Shockingly withdrawn when Madrid went behind.
ST: Vinicius Junior – 7/10 – Took some time to get up however Vinicius popped up with a vital help for Valverde’s attractive equaliser.
Substitutes
SUB: Luka Modric (72′ for Kroos) – 6/10
SUB: Brahim Diaz (72′ for Rodrygo) – 5/10
SUB: Joselu (86′ for Vinicius) – N/A
Subs not used: Kepa Arrizabalaga (GK), Fran Gonzalez (GK), Nacho Fernandez, Lucas Vazquez, Fran Garcia, Eder Militao, Arda Guler, Dani Ceballos
Supervisor
Carlo Ancelotti – 7/10 – Madrid had been truly actually spectacular right here and will have simply had 4 or 5 objectives earlier than Foden and Gvardiol began firing in thunderbolts from vary. Not so much you are able to do about that. Most likely wants to clarify why he took Rodrygo off although.
GK: Stefan Ortega – 6/10 – May do nothing about both aim within the first half however appeared somewhat nervous.
RB: Manuel Akanji – 4/10 – Simply could not sustain with Rodrygo in any respect. May do nothing about his deflection however it at all times felt like one thing like that was coming.
CB: John Stones – 6/10 – Spent loads of time in midfield and was even noticed as a shadow striker at occasions.
CB: Ruben Dias – 5/10 – Helpless for his personal aim however, like Akanji, struggled each time Rodrygo began coming at him.
LB: Josko Gvardiol – 8/10 – A stable defensive displaying which featured an unbelievable screamer to place Metropolis forward.
DM: Rodri – 7/10 – Overwhelmed within the first half earlier than actually stepping up after the break. Helped drag his staff again into the sport.
RM: Bernardo Silva – 7/10 – A second of genius to open the scoring in a fairly spectacular efficiency that noticed Silva always buzz round searching for possession.
CM: Mateo Kovacic – 6/10 – Discovered it actually robust to get into the primary half however labored alongside Rodri to assist flip the sport on its head after the break.
CM: Phil Foden – 7/10 – Did not get as many touches as he would have appreciated however made probably the most of his time on the ball with a sensational aim.
LM: Jack Grealish – 7/10 – Struggled within the first half however created loads of issues within the second as soon as Metropolis truly bought going.
ST: Erling Haaland – 4/10 – Was given no room to breathe by Madrid’s again line and was hardly concerned because of this.
Substitutes
SUB: Julian Alvarez (87′ for Foden) – N/A
Subs not used: Ederson (GK), Scott Carson (GK), Rico Lewis, Sergio Gomez, Matheus Nunes, Mahamadou Susoho, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku, Oscar Bobb
Supervisor
Pep Guardiola – 7/10 – Received the primary half all incorrect however no matter he stated to his gamers at half time must be studied. Turned issues round with out even making any adjustments.
