The thrill and suspense of the Champions League quarterfinals match between Real Madrid and Manchester City were encapsulated by a 3-3 draw.
Hosted at Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid's home ground, the game plunged the spectators into a whirlpool of excitement right from the start.
The initial 15 minutes of the game witnessed an aggressive exhibition of attacking from both sides. Goals were quickly fired in, adding fuel to the already electric atmosphere.
Bernardo Silva was the first to find the net for Manchester City, scoring from a direct free kick at the 2nd minute.
The hosts, Real Madrid, weren't far behind as Eduardo Camavinga managed to sneak in an equalizer with a deflected shot at the 12th minute.
Just two minutes later, at the 14th minute, Rodrygo broke through to score Real Madrid's second goal with an impressive solo raid. The first half concluded with Real Madrid sitting comfortably in a 2-1 lead.
The game's dynamic shifted in the second half as Manchester City regained dominance. A much-needed equalizer for the visitors came in form of Phil Foden's goal at the 66th minute.
Breaking the stalemate, Josko Gvardiol propelled Manchester City into the lead at the 71st minute.
However, the hosts were far from conceding their ground. Federico Valverde swooped in to score an equalizer for Real Madrid with a spectacular volley from a Vinicius cross at the 79th minute.
The match concluded with a gripping 3-3 draw, leaving the anticipation high for the return leg.