Real Madrid Take Advantage of City Lapse in Concentration
1-0 Away Win Gives Madrid Edge in Tight Champions League Semifinal
Bayern Munich and Arsenal Battle to 0-0 Draw
Real Madrid secured a narrow 1-0 victory at Manchester City on Tuesday, giving them a slender 4-3 aggregate lead in their Champions League semifinal tie. Rodrygo's 90th-minute winner leaves Man City with an uphill battle in the second leg.
The match was a tense and cagey affair, with both sides creating chances but lacking the clinical touch. Manchester City dominated possession but struggled to break down a resolute Real Madrid defense. The visitors, meanwhile, relied on quick counterattacks and the brilliance of Vinicius Junior.
The game's only goal came late in the second half. With Man City pushing for an equalizer, Real Madrid launched a lightning-fast break. Vinicius Junior surged down the left flank and played a low cross into the box. Rodrygo was on hand to tap home the winner, sending the away fans into raptures.
In the other semifinal, Bayern Munich and Arsenal played out a goalless draw at the Allianz Arena. The game was evenly contested, with both sides enjoying spells of dominance. However, neither team could find the breakthrough, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of the second leg.
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