Madrid – Three first-half goals by Federico Valverde were enough to stamp Real Madrid’s dominance over visiting Manchester City at the Bernabeu Stadium on Wednesday.
The Real Madrid captain on the night scored three spectacular goals on the night at 20’, 27’, and 42’.
The Uruguayan footballer, who was in superb form in the Champions League last-16 first leg, proved to be he difference between the two clubs..
In the second stanza, Vinicius Junior missed a penalty.
For the rest of the second half City appeared rejuvenated and pressed the home side, but Real Madrid held firm despite a long injury list that included Rodrygo, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham.
