Champions League: Real Madrid crush Man City at the Bernabeu

Europe 11 March 2026 at 18:02

Joshua SOSSOU

News Editor

Pep Guardiola and his Sky Blues were humiliated on Wednesday night in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16 by Real Madrid. Final score: 3-0.

Thanks to their Uruguayan midfielder, Federico Valverde, who delivered a sensational hat-trick, Real Madrid took a massive step toward the Champions League quarterfinals this Wednesday night. Los Blancos steamrolled Manchester City (3-0) at the Santiago Bernabeu in the first leg of their Round of 16 clash.

It was an offensive masterclass from Federico Valverde, who was also flawless defensively. The second leg is set for next Tuesday—don’t miss it.