It's a good story though isn't it?Must be a rogue version of GPT that doesn't know there's no away goals, if there was 2-3 beats 0-1, City did not win last year, and that City would never get one penalty at Bernebeu let alone 2.
One nil down with 90 minutes to play. Easy.We’re only one down and after today feeling much more confident. Win and go through for me
That fine display against Newcastle has given me hope...and they say that's what kills you!!We’re only one down and after today feeling much more confident. Win and go through for me
Not sure AI understands how the away goal rule works.I asked GPT to make a prediction, absolutely no prompting from me, honestly...
Miracle in Madrid: Haaland Hat-Trick Fires City Past Real in UCL Thriller
Real Madrid 2-4 Manchester City (Agg: 5-6)
Manchester City produced a stunning performance at the Santiago Bernabéu to overturn a first-leg deficit and eliminate Real Madrid from the Champions League in dramatic fashion. Erling Haaland’s sensational hat-trick led the charge as City sealed a 6-5 aggregate victory, with the defending European champions left to rue missed chances and uncharacteristically poor finishing.
First Half: A Fast Start, But Missed Chances for Madrid
Real Madrid, carrying a 3-2 lead from the first leg, began on the front foot, pressing high and forcing City into early mistakes. Vinícius Jr. and Rodrygo caused problems down the flanks, but Madrid’s profligacy in front of goal set the tone for the night.
City, composed and clinical, made Madrid pay for their wastefulness when Haaland opened the scoring in the 27th minute, finishing off a well-worked counterattack. The Bernabéu fell silent as the Norwegian’s lethal strike put City ahead on away goals.
Madrid responded through Jude Bellingham, who leveled the match with a well-taken finish just before halftime. However, the hosts failed to capitalize on further chances, and City went into the break knowing they were well in the tie.
Second Half: City’s Ruthlessness, Madrid’s Collapse
The second half belonged to Manchester City. Haaland converted a penalty in the 55th minute after a reckless challenge from Antonio Rüdiger. Just ten minutes later, City were awarded another spot-kick following a handball, and Haaland coolly slotted home for his hat-trick, making it 3-1 on the night and tilting the aggregate score in City’s favor.
Madrid, stunned and desperate, threw everything forward, but their usual cutting edge deserted them. Vinícius and Rodrygo squandered golden opportunities, while City’s defense—led by the superb Rúben Dias—stood firm.
Phil Foden then put the tie beyond doubt in the 82nd minute, curling a beautiful strike past Thibaut Courtois to make it 4-1. A late Madrid goal from Luka Modrić gave the hosts a glimmer of hope, but it was too little, too late.
Final Whistle: A Night for the Ages
As the final whistle blew, the Bernabéu fell into stunned silence. The reigning champions had been eliminated in their own fortress by a ruthless City side, who executed their game plan to perfection. Haaland’s hat-trick, City’s resilience at the back, and Madrid’s costly missed chances told the story of a thrilling night in the Spanish capital.
Pep Guardiola’s side now march into the Round of 16, their dream of a second consecutive Champions League title still alive. For Madrid, it was a night of what-ifs—a rare European failure in front of their own fans.
Final Score: Real Madrid 2-4 Manchester City (Agg: 5-6)
You can teach it that its wrong.Not sure AI understands how the away goal rule works.
Its been abolished now as well hasn't it?
Yea I'm not sure it understands what consecutive means either.Not sure AI understands how the away goal rule works.
Its been abolished now as well hasn't it?
I like positivity surrounding City....oh well.Real madrid are a different beast in the champions league they'll be too much for us at the bernabeu, 3-1 madrid. They should of scored more last week tbh we are lucky there's only one goal init.
Need to be realistic about our prospects of progressing into the next round and they are slim, like i said we are lucky they only have a one goal lead.I like positivity surrounding City....oh well.
Theres only been one goal in it over the past few games apart except we we took them to the cleaners at the Etihad 4-0.The performance against Newcastle should give us a boost in confidence, the question is, will Haaland be fit ? if so we stand a chance of getting a result. Nico against Bellendham should be interesting.Real madrid are a different beast in the champions league they'll be too much for us at the bernabeu, 3-1 madrid. They should of scored more last week tbh we are lucky there's only one goal init.
That would be my team with Stones stepping into midfield as he did in the first game to great effect.Ederson, Khusanov, Dias, Stones, Gvardiol, Kovacic, Gonzalez, Foden, Savinho, Marmoush, Haaland
Subs: Ortega, Lewis, Nunes, Bernardo, De Bruyne, Simpson-Pusey, Doku, Gundogan, Mcatee, O'reilly, Grealish
Only need to be realistic after the game. Until then, "Come on City!"Need to be realistic about our prospects of progressing into the next round and they are slim, like i said we are lucky they only have a one goal lead.
Good team.We have a chance with this team
________ederson
Khosonov_Dias_Ake_Gvardiol
______Nico__Stones
Savino__Foden___Marmoush
_______Haaland
They can break quickly because there two most dangerous forwards stay on the halfway line. They rarely defend.They do have quality players though, and their counter attacking is as good as any teams, if not better ... they way they rapidly break quickly upfield with just a couple of accurate passes is very impressive, it's like they just 'ghost' past defences .... we are gonna have to push forward to score a goal, and that could leave us open a bit at the back ...... it's gonna take a really good, strong, and highly organised City performance to even force penalties.