Vinicius scores twice, Real Madrid eliminates Man City from Champions League

(Football result) - Man City falls 1-2 to Real Madrid at Etihad, losing 1-5 overall after two matches and officially stops in Champions League.

Early morning March 18 (Vietnam time), Manchester City returned to Etihad hoping to reverse the situation after a 0-3 loss in the first leg, but facing a resilient Real Madrid, the English representative could not create a miracle.

From the very first minutes, Man City started proactively and soon created pressure. In the 3rd minute, Rayan Cherki made the audience gasp with a shot hitting the post. However, the turning point came in minute 20 when Bernardo Silva let the ball touch his hand in the penalty area, causing the home team to suffer both a penalty and lose a player due to a red card. From the 11-meter spot, Vinicius Jr made no mistake, opening the score for Real Madrid.

Despite playing with fewer players, Man City fought tenaciously. After many missed opportunities, Erling Haaland utilized a rebound situation in minute 41 to equalize 1-1, clinging to a slim hope for the Etihad home team before the break.

Entering the second half, the match proceeded at high speed as Man City had to push forward. Numerous chances were created, but Haaland, Semenyo, or Cherki could not overcome the excellence of goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. On the other side, Real Madrid played solidly and always posed danger in counterattacks.

The final minutes witnessed desperate efforts from Man City, but when they couldn't find another goal, they paid the price. In minute 90+3, Vinicius Jr completed his double with a cool finish, sealing a 2-1 victory for Real Madrid.

With an aggregate score of 5-1 after two matches, Real Madrid proudly secured a spot into the Champions League quarter-finals, while Man City bitterly stopped right at their home ground.