Vini brace silences City as Madrid secures QF spot

Real Madrid silenced the Etihad on Tuesday as a Vinicius Junior brace earned a 2-1 win over Manchester City, extinguishing any hopes of a Champions League comeback.
Mar 18, 2026, 03:44 am - ESPN News Services

Match Timeline

Manchester City
Real Madrid
  • KO
  • 20
  • 22
  • 41
  • 45+4
  • HT
  • 45
  • 45
  • 56
  • 57
  • 69
  • 74
  • 74
  • 76
  • 80
  • 83
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Manchester City 1, Real Madrid 2.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Manchester City 1, Real Madrid 2.
90'+3'
Goal! Manchester City 1, Real Madrid 2. Vinícius Júnior (Real Madrid) left footed shot from very close range to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Aurélien Tchouaméni with a cross.
Match Stats
MNCRMA
Possession
47.3%
52.747.3
52.7%
Shots on Goal
8
7
Shot Attempts
22
14
Yellow Cards
1
2
Corner Kicks
9
6
Saves
4
7