Champions League in Manchester: Vinicius-Spott, however ultimately Real Madrid cheers | EUROtoday

Defending champion Real Madrid, after a late success within the Champions League hit at Manchester City, stands earlier than transferring into the spherical of 16. The former Dortmund Jude Bellingham met 3-2 (0: 1) success within the staff of Pep Guardiola in added time. Two hits from Superstar Erling Haaland weren’t sufficient for City. The determination is made within the second leg subsequent Wednesday (9 p.m.) within the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu in Madrid.

“A good starting position. It is always nice to go into the second leg with a tour, ”stated Bellingham after the ultimate whistle, though he was unable to know the chronology of the night:“ It was a wierd night. We performed considered one of our greatest video games and nonetheless left behind. “

Because even if Real Madrid had to do without numerous defensive players alongside Antonio Rüdiger, the Spaniards were much better at the beginning. Kylian Mbappé (11th minute) and especially Ferland Mendy (12th) awarded the best options. On the other hand, the hosts took the first opportunity: Haaland scored 1-0 (19th).

However, the hit at Man City did not help. Reals Vinicius Junior hit the crossbar six minutes later. The attacker had become the target of fans in Manchester before the kick -off. The background was the dispute over the election as the winner of the balloon d’Or.

The followers of the English master showed a large banner on which Rodri kisses the balloon d’Or. Next to it was in large letters and in allusion to an Oasis song: “Stop Crying Your Heart Out.” (“Stop, to cry your soul out of your physique.”) Rodri sat in the stands and took a few photos of the Action.

The currently injured Sixser of Manchester City won the balloon d’Or – ahead of Vinicius Junior last year. This had caused trouble with the royal. Real Madrid had therefore boycotted the ceremony in Paris. Real coach Carlo Ancelotti defended the procedure on Monday. “We did not need to take part as a result of we thought that Vinicius was the winner of the balloon d’Or,” said the coach. Vinicius Junior was finally allowed to cheer for the world footballer.

In terms of sport, it went better for the team from the Spanish capital even after the deficit in Manchester: Mbappé earned after the change of sides, albeit with luck: the Frenchman brought the ball with a shin in the city goal after the flank of Dani Cemballos (60th). Mbappé and Jew Bellingham missed the 2-1 a little later. Haaland then ensured the new city leadership by penalty (80th). Brahim Diaz equalized to the well -deserved 2: 2 (86th), then Bellingham provided the Happy End of the Spaniards.

Victories for Juventus and PSG

The round of 16 of Paris Saint-Germain is only a matter of form after the clear 3: 0 (2: 0) in the French clash at Stade Brest. The former Dortmund Ousmane Dembélé took double (45th/66th), the Portuguese Vitinha took the lead by transformed penalty. The second leg will increase next Wednesday (9:00 p.m.) in the French capital.

Juventus Turin also has a good chance of the next round. The Italians defeated the PSV Eindhoven 2-1 (1: 0). Ex-Schalker Weston McKennie (34th) and Samuel Mbangula (82nd) ​​were the scorers for Juve. The former Munich Ivan Perisic was responsible for the meantime 1: 1 (56.).