Real – Manchester City. Territorially dominated, Real Madrid took the lead thanks to a clear strike from Vinicius. Follow with us the semi-final of the Champions League between Real Madrid and FC Manchester City, live commentary.
1:0 Vinicius Junior 36′ – Real Madrid
Manchester City F.C.
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21:49 – Artur Manuel Ribeiro Soares Dias whistles for half-time at the Santiago Bernabeu
The score does not really reflect the physiognomy of the match: at the break, possession of the ball is indisputably in favor of the Manchester City F.C. (69% against 31% for Real Madrid), which has also created the most serious chances with 4 shots on target against 1 shot on target for Real Madrid, but which suffers on the score of 1-0.
21:49 – Yellow card for Kroos
On a good serve in the heart of Walker’s game, Gündogan resists Valverde but is hit by the leg raised very high by Kroos. Gross fault of the German who receives a deserved yellow.
21:49 – Additional time: 2 minutes
There will be two minutes of added time in this first half of the Champions League semi-final between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
21:46 – Carvajal pushes into Grealish’s back
Right side, Bernardo Silva rolls up a cross that leaks beyond the far post. Grealish made the effort to avoid the goal clearance but when controlling the ball, he was hit in the back by a charge from Carvajal. The referee considers that there is nothing while the Madrid side simulates an injury on the ground.
21:45 – Grealish too short
Bernardo Silva shifts to the right Gündogan who finds himself in the position of winger. The German takes advantage of his time in advance to wrap a center in front of the goal. Haaland is not there and Grealish in his place does not come to cut in the axis.
21:43 – Cross too long from De Bruyne
City is struggling to get back in place. On the left, De Bruyne fights against Carvajal and manages to steal a ball in front of Courtois’ goal but his cross is too high and lobes everyone.
21:40 – Relentless realism
Vinicius’ shot to open the scoring against Manchester City was quite simply Real Madrid’s first shot in this Champions League semi-final first leg. Did you say realism?
21:37 – This is the first goal for Real Madrid (1-0)!
Real Madrid rock the net with this goal which makes it 1-0 at the Santiago Bernabeu. On the left of his surface, Camavinga relies on Modric who gives him the right timing to get out of the English pressure. The Frenchman goes all the way up the pitch and gives Vinicus inside. The Brazilian lets the ball pass in front of him and takes it back without control. His cross shot from the right is pure and pierces Ederson’s net.
21:37 – Hand of Benzema
From the right, Valverde manages to serve Benzema in the surface. Between Stones and Dias, the French striker tries to juggle to pivot but takes the ball with his right arm. The referee saw it and indicates a free kick for City which will be able to clear.
21:35 – Vinicius’ good retreat
Without a solution, Dias sees the midfield opening up in front of him. He advances awkwardly towards the Madrid surface but does not feel the race of Vinicius who tackles with accuracy and takes the ball away from him.
21:33 – Vinicius too small
While Carvajal’s pass for Rodrygo was intercepted, the English recovery is rushed and returns to the feet of the Brazilian. He wraps a well-felt cross to the penalty spot but Vinicius does not jump high enough to take it back.
21:32 – Elbow on Gündogan
The game is stopped after a clash between Rüdiger and Güdogan. The German midfielder from City received a nudge in the face from his compatriot.
21:30 – Carvajal stops Grealish
While the people of Madrid exert a high pressure in the last 20 English meters, Dias ensures his recovery by finding Akanji in the axis. The Swiss shifts to the left Grealish who on his hook is hooked by Carvajal. No card against the Spanish side.
21:26 – Dias relieves his people
Right side, Rodri plays with too much nonchalance and misses his discount for Walker. Vinicius, in the laundry, recovers the ball near the surface and crosses very hard low to the ground towards Benzema. Dias tackles in front of his goal and makes a perfect defensive gesture to ward off the danger.
21:24 – City looks for the flaw
Real Madrid are withdrawn in their last 30 meters and block against Citizens who circulate the ball without managing to find an opening. Bernardo Silva is forced out and the English possession remains sterile.
21:21 – New corner for City
City continues to pass by the right and Bernardo Silva comes to glean a new corner against Camavinga. De Bruyne continues to hit those set pieces towards the penalty spot but Modric is on the fallout this time.
21:19 – Rüdiger short cut
Haaland scratches the ball from 25 yards and wants to give his left sideways for De Bruyne. His pass is clumsy and Rüdiger springs from his position to clear in force.
21:18 – Haaland tries his head
Grealish hits on the left and plays with Carvajal and Valverde to send a cross to the far post. Haaland takes it from the head but cannot print enough power there. Courtois captures.
21:17 – Haaland warms up
On a high recovery, De Bruyne serves Haaland in the left axis. The Norwegian enters the area and continues with a crushed left shot that does not worry Courtois.
21:16 – Courtois relaxes to his right
On a ball from the left, Rodri advances to 20 meters and takes advantage of the very low position of Kroos in the position of central defender to take his chance from the right. His tr at ground level is powerful but deflected for a corner by the firm hand of Courtois.
21:12 – City quiet recovery
Walker makes the effort in his lane to avoid Vinicius passing him. He plays back on Ederson. Real press very high but the City players do not panic and raise to the ground with disconcerting ease.
21:10 – De Bruyne strikes first
City insist on the right on the side kept by Camavinga. De Bruyne shifts Walker there who transplants against the Frenchman and hands his captain back. At the entrance to the surface, the Belgian instantly strikes from the right. Courtois folds at the near post and fends off the danger.
21:09 – Haaland resumed in the box
Haaland manages to turn around in the box on the right. He wants to transplant towards the axis against Alaba but Kroos withdraws and rakes the ball in the feet of the Norwegian. If the German does not succeed in clearing his camp, Camavinga does it with a transverse on the opposite side.
The Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Manchester City will take place from 9 p.m. at the Santiago-Bernabeu stadium in the Spanish capital.
The Champions League quarter-final second leg between Real Madrid and Manchester City will be broadcast live on RMC Sport 1 and Canal+Foot.
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BetClic: Real Madrid: 3.15 / Draw: 3.60 / Manchester City: 2.20
Sports bets: Real Madrid: 3.15 / Draw: 3.60 / Manchester City: 2.20
Winamax: Real Madrid: 3.15 / Draw: 3.65 / Manchester City: 2.20
Real Madrid: Courtois – Carvajal, Rüdiger, Alaba, Camavinga – Valverde, Modric, Kroos – Rodrygo, Vinicius, Benzema (cap.).
Manchester City: Ederson – Walker, Stones, Dias, Akanji – Rodri, De Bruyne, Gündogan (cap.) – Bernardo Silva, Grealish, Haaland.
Match stats
 real Madrid | 1:0 |  Manchester City F.C. |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | Possession | 69 |
| 1 | Shots | 7 |
| 1 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 1 | Corners | 5 |
| 5 | Free kicks | 8 |
| 0 | Excluding games | 1 |
| 8 | faults | 4 |
| 1 | Yellow card(s) | 0 |
| 0 | Red card(s) | 0 |
| 0 | Changes | 0 |
| 0 | Wounded | 1 |