US EditionChampions League recap: Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City
Erling Haaland scored the winning penalty as Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid, moving City into a tie for third in the group stage.
- On Dec. 10, 2025, Manchester City defeated Real Madrid 2 at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, with goals over a 17-minute stretch including a VAR-confirmed penalty by Haaland.
- Real Madrid left Kylian Mbappé on the bench due to a muscular issue after missing Tuesday's training, while manager Xabi Alonso faced pressure from poor domestic form.
- Real and City used multiple substitutions while both goalkeepers were tested, with Thibaut Courtois and Gianluigi Donnarumma prominent and Nico O'Reilly becoming the second-youngest English scorer against Real Madrid.
- Manchester City's win lifts them into a tie for third in the group standings, improving their chances of direct last-16 qualification, while Real Madrid sit fifth on 12 points, three behind Arsenal.
- The fixture adds to a rivalry that saw the teams share three of the last four Champions League titles in their 13th meeting this decade.
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