I was confident that Manchester City would win yesterday’s Champions League match against Real Madrid at the Etihad. “But that didn’t happen, even though one of the reasons I based my assumptions on was that Erling Braut Haaland had a lot to prove and that Vinicis Junior, who almost won the Ballon d’Or this year, is out of shape.
Well Haaland made sure of two goals (one on a penalty) and Junior even though he didn’t score any goals, he wasn’t out of form anymore. Vinicius Junior was actually named the best on the pitch and provided two assists.
Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 3-2 after a late comeback, with Jude Bellingham scoring in injury time.
Erling Braut Haaland scored the first goal of the game, and the 1-0 goal was the subject of a lengthy VAR review because it was suspected that it was initiated by offside. While he was waiting for news, Erling Haaland walked over to Vinicius Junior and exchanged a few words.
“Shoot. You have to shoot,” Haaland said.
The striker then repeated the tip several times.
The origin of the choice of words was probably that Vinicius Junior had missed a dangerous chance earlier in the first act and that he had taken a little too much time at another time.
However, it was Vinicius Junior who had the last word against Haaland, who accounted for two goals. The Brazilian was named player of the match.
The second leg of the Champions League round of 16 will be played next week.
