Historic performance from Valverde! Real Madrid outclassed Manchester City by a wide margin.

Historic performance from Valverde! Real Madrid outclassed Manchester City by a wide margin.

12.03.2026 01:11

In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-0 at home with three goals scored by Federico Valverde in 22 minutes.

In the first match of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Real Madrid faced Manchester City. Real Madrid won the match played at Santiago Bernabeu 3-0.

HAT-TRICK FROM VALVERDE IN 22 MINUTES

The goals that brought victory to Real Madrid were scored by Uruguayan midfielder Federico Valverde in the 20th, 27th, and 42nd minutes. Real Madrid missed a penalty kick in the second half with Vinicus Junior.

ARDA GÜLER IN THE STARTING XI

National football player Arda Güler, who plays for Real Madrid, started in the starting XI against Manchester City and played for 70 minutes in the match.

REMATCH ON MARCH 17

The rematch of this encounter will be played on Tuesday, March 17, at 23:00, hosted by Manchester City. Pep Guardiola's students will need at least a 4-goal victory to advance.

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