"Both goals came in the final 10 minutes of the first half -- Haaland's from the penalty spot -- as City replied to Rodrygo's 28th-minute opener in an exhilarating contest. Madrid had a number of chances to level but, with forward talisman Kylian Mbappé looking on from the bench injured, they were unable to take any of them."
"City survived an early scare when the referee awarded Real a penalty for a foul on Vinícius Júnior by Matheus Nunes but VAR ruled the offence outside the area. Federico Valverde's shot from the resulting free kick was deflected wide. Madrid attacked again moments later in a fast-paced start and City had another let-off as Vinícius failed to control Rodrygo's dangerous low ball."
"The hosts made their next opportunity count as they swept forward from deep after Álvaro Carreras beat Bernardo Silva to the ball. Jude Bellingham fed Rodrygo out wide and the Brazilian advanced before drilling a low shot across Gianluigi Donnarumma into the far corner."
Manchester City recovered from behind to win 2-1 at the Bernabeu, with Nico O'Reilly and Erling Haaland scoring in the final ten minutes of the first half. Haaland's goal came from the penalty spot and was his 51st in his 50th Champions League start. Real Madrid took an early lead through Rodrygo's 28th-minute finish. Madrid created numerous chances thereafter but failed to convert, with Kylian Mbappé sidelined on the bench through injury. The defeat followed a recent loss to Celta Vigo and increased pressure on manager Xabi Alonso, as frustrated home fans whistled at full-time.
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