In an exhilarating UEFA Champions League showdown, Real Madrid stunned Manchester City with a last-minute victory, while Paris Saint-Germain dominated Brest in an all-French fixture.
Jude Bellingham emerged as the hero for Real Madrid, netting a stoppage-time winner to secure a 3-2 triumph against Pep Guardiola's side in the first leg of their highly anticipated play-off tie on Tuesday. Despite Erling Haaland's impressive double, which seemed to give Manchester City a slight edge, Carlo Ancelotti's reigning European champions displayed resilience by overcoming the deficit not once, but twice.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain showcased their strength in an all-French clash against Brest. PSG took command of the game, asserting their dominance and advancing confidently into the next phase of the competition.
With these results, Real Madrid now head into the return leg in Spain as strong favorites to advance to the round of 16, setting the stage for a thrilling continuation of the Champions League.
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Real Madrid stun Man City, PSG down Brest in UEFA Champions League
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