Manchester City and Real Madrid exchanged sensational goals in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal, going blow-for-blow in an instant classic that was befitting a tournament final.
Federico Valverde landed the final punch in Tuesday’s slugfest at the Santiago Bernabeu. The versatile star responded to brilliant efforts from Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol with a textbook volley in the 79th minute to ensure the tie will head to Manchester for next week’s second leg level at three apiece.
