Real Madrid have been up against it in the opening stages of their clash with Manchester City, but they have struck the first blow, with the deadlock having been broken by Fede Valverde.
Man City have looked very dangerous early on at the Bernabeu, with Jeremy Doku in particularly being a menace down Real Madrid’s right side. Alvaro Arbeloa’s side managed to weather that storm, and they have now struck the opening goal, which has come in rather simple circumstances.
A long ball over the top from Thibaut Courtois was brilliantly controlled by Valverde, who skipped away from the onrushing Gianluigi Donnarumma before slotting into the empty net.
Fede Valverdeeeee. What a finish!
🇪🇺 Real Madrid 1-0 Manchester City
— Goals Xtra (@GoalsXtra) March 11, 2026
