Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Quarterfinal Match Information and Stats
Game Summary
Real Madrid and Manchester City played to a 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie on Wednesday, April 17. Bernardo Silva gave City the lead in the 7th minute with a clever free-kick routine, but Karim Benzema equalized for Real Madrid just five minutes later.
Real Madrid had the better chances in the second half, but they were unable to find a winning goal. The match was evenly matched throughout, and both teams will feel they have a chance to advance to the semifinals.
Stats
* **Possession:** Real Madrid 53%, Manchester City 47% * **Shots:** Real Madrid 15, Manchester City 12 * **Shots on target:** Real Madrid 5, Manchester City 4 * **Corners:** Real Madrid 8, Manchester City 2 * **Fouls:** Real Madrid 12, Manchester City 10What's Next?
The second leg of the tie will be played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid on Wednesday, May 17. Real Madrid will need to win by at least two goals to advance to the semifinals, while Manchester City will only need a draw to progress.
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