Erling Haaland took Real Madrid's winner vs Manchester City badly in the closing stages of this week's Champions League clash at the Etihad.

Whoever progresses from this tie next will need to improve their performance off the ball if they want to reach the latter stages

Erling Haaland has developed a reputation as arguably the deadliest finisher in world football in his time at Manchester City. Haaland's first season in Manchester ended as an incredible success personally and collectively as City swept all before them as part of a historic trophy treble - including their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.

Real Madrid did not have a good start to their Champions League play-off round tie against Manchester City, but having drawn level, they are losing again at the Etihad Stadium.It was a fast start

Real Madrid did what it always seems to do in the Champions League and snatched victory from the jaws of defeat against Manchester City in the first-leg of its playoff knockout tie on Tuesday.

Haaland's goal against Real sparked controversy after a lengthy VAR check. Officials ruled the goal valid as only his hand was ahead, not an offence.

Jude Bellingham delivered a 92nd-minute winner as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-2 in a typically dramatic Champions League clash between the two sides.

Jude Bellingham struck in stoppage time to give Real Madrid a 3-2 victory in its Champions League playoff against Manchester City.

Manchester City were beaten 3-2 by Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League knockout round play-off at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night, with Jude Bellingham scoring a late winner for the 15-time European Cup winners.

Real Madrid secured their first victory against Manchester City at the Etihad thanks to a stoppage time winner from Jude Bellingham.