First Leg Ends In Thrilling Draw

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First Leg Ends in Thrilling Draw

Manchester City and Real Madrid played out an enthralling 1-1 draw in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League semi-final on Tuesday night. The match was billed as a clash between two of the best teams in the world, and it lived up to the hype.

City's Early Lead

City took the lead in the second half through Kevin De Bruyne, but Real Madrid equalized late on through Karim Benzema. The match went to extra time, but neither team could find a winner, and the tie will be decided in the second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu next week.

A Tale of Two Halves

The first half of the match was a cagey affair, with both teams struggling to create clear-cut chances. However, the second half was a different story, as both teams opened up in search of a goal.

City's Dominance

City were the better team for much of the second half, and they created a number of good chances to score. However, they were unable to take their chances, and Real Madrid eventually made them pay.

Madrid's Resurgence

Real Madrid's equalizing goal came against the run of play, but it gave them a vital away goal heading into the second leg. The Spanish champions will now be confident of reaching the final, but City will be determined to overturn the deficit and reach the showpiece event.