BREAKING NEWS: coming from Fabrizio Romano, “There is a different between playing to win and being hungry to win. i told them we are coming for the win to shut them up for once unfortunately we drew, and that’s what we did today” pep Guardiola praises players on the performance against Real Madrid as they put in a masterclass performance to hold real Madrid to a draw at Santiago Bernabeu. Manchester City put in a powerful display to disgrace real Madrid.

Fans showered praise on Bernardo Silva as Manchester City and Real Madrid played to a thrilling 3-3 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal encounter on Tuesday, April 9. The clash showcased a battle between the reigning champions of Europe and the stalwarts of the competition, with both teams displaying resilience to secure a result.

Having faced each other on multiple occasions in previous editions of the tournament, both Manchester City and Real Madrid were considered among the favorites to lift the trophy at Wembley this season. Anticipation for the match had been high since the draw was announced, promising an intense showdown.

Bernardo Silva wasted no time in making his mark, stunning Real Madrid with an early goal just two minutes into the game from a free-kick that eluded goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. The Portuguese forward continued to influence the game with his exceptional passing accuracy of 92% and successful tackles. His performance earned him accolades from Manchester City supporters, who hailed his display as a ‘masterclass’ against the Spanish giants.

Silva capped off his impressive showing with a goal for Pep Guardiola’s side, setting the stage for an enticing return leg at home following the 3-3 draw in Madrid. With four goals now to his name against Los Blancos, the Portugal international appears to be in peak form for the Cityzens.

In the match report, Manchester City’s clash with Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu was described as a captivating affair, with both teams unable to be separated after 90 minutes of pulsating action. Silva’s early free-kick was followed by a quick turnaround as Ruben Dias inadvertently redirected an effort from Eduardo Camavinga into his own net before Rodrygo found the back of the net in the 14th minute.

However, Manchester City displayed resilience in the second half, with Phil Foden finding the equalizer for the side in the 66th minute, followed by Josko Gvardiol scoring his maiden goal for the club in the 71st minute. Real Madrid responded with a sublime strike from Federico Valverde to salvage a draw at the final whistle.

Both teams are now set for the decisive second leg of their quarterfinal clash on April 17, with a spot in the semifinals up for grabs. The stage is set for another thrilling encounter as Manchester City and Real Madrid vie for European glory.