Jude Bellingham's last-minute goal propelled Real Madrid to a dramatic win against Manchester City, who struggled with injuries and mid-game adjustments. City managed to take the lead twice through Erling Haaland but faltered again late in the match, allowing Real to score twice in quick succession. The match showcased City's familiar issues, particularly their inability to maintain leads, which will make it difficult for them to recover in the upcoming home leg against Madrid, despite having a talented squad.
Injuries derailed City's potential performance; their starting XI, effective at the onset, lost key players to injuries, impacting their gameplay and leading to defeat.
Bellingham's late winner for Madrid highlights City's recurring issue of letting leads slip in crucial moments, overshadowing some periods of solid play from them.
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