Manchester City and Lyon register wins: List of records broken
Manchester City went on to secure a stunning away victory at the Santiago Bernabeu against Real Madrid in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League tie. City came back to win 2-1 against the 13-time UCL champions. Meanwhile, French side Lyon stunned Juventus 1-0 at home. Here are the records broken in the round of 16 first leg.
Tousart's goal hands Lyon win, City hit back against Real
Lucas Tousart was the lone goal-scorer for Lyon in a spirited display against the Serie A champions. His 31st minute strike was enough for Lyon, who earned a crucial win against Juventus. Meanwhile, Isco gave Real Madrid the lead against City in the 60th minute, however, the English side rallied back with goals from Gabriel Jesus and Kevin de Bruyne.
De Bruyne nets 50th goal, City script history against Real
Manchester City beat Real for the first time in Champions League history. Versatile mid-fielder Kevin de Bruyne scored his 50th goal in all competitions for City. This was also the first time he has both scored and assisted in a Champions League match. Real captain Sergio Ramos was handed his fourth red card in the competition.
Pep Guardiola and Karim Benzema register these milestones
Forward Karim Benzema became the sixth player to make 100 appearances for Real Madrid in the Champions League. Iker Casillas (150), Raul (130), Sergio Ramos (124), Roberto Carlos (107) and Cristiano Ronaldo (101) are the others. City manager Pep Guardiola has now won more Champions League knockout-stage matches than any other manager in the history of the competition (28).
Numbers game: Lyon impress against Juventus
Lyon have beaten Juventus in an European competition for the very first time. They also won their maiden knockout game in the Champions League since 2012. The French club is unbeaten at home in the Champions League in nine consecutive games. Juventus failed to have a shot on target in an UCL match for the first time since October 2014.
Here are the results!
⏰ RESULTS ⏰
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⚽️⚽️ Jesus De Bruyne inspire Manchester City comeback
🔴🔵 First-half Tousart goal gives Lyon lead in tie
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