Erling Haaland took Real Madrid's winner vs Manchester City badly in the closing stages of this week's Champions League clash at the Etihad.

Erling Haaland has developed a reputation as arguably the deadliest finisher in world football in his time at Manchester City. Haaland's first season in Manchester ended as an incredible success personally and collectively as City swept all before them as part of a historic trophy treble - including their first-ever UEFA Champions League title.

Real Madrid did not have a good start to their Champions League play-off round tie against Manchester City, but having drawn level, they are losing again at the Etihad Stadium.It was a fast start

Manchester City were on the verge of securing what would have been a significant victory against Real Madrid only to fall apart late on with Erling Haaland left furious despite scoring twice

Whoever progresses from this tie next will need to improve their performance off the ball if they want to reach the latter stages

Haaland's goal against Real sparked controversy after a lengthy VAR check. Officials ruled the goal valid as only his hand was ahead, not an offence.

Jude Bellingham delivered a 92nd-minute winner as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-2 in a typically dramatic Champions League clash between the two sides.

Here are the City player ratings as Manchester City went down 3-2 to Real Madrid at the Etihad. The story of the game was Manchester City’s late collapse, as ridiculous errors from Ederson and Mateo Kovacic cost their team dearly.

Manchester City were beaten 3-2 by Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League knockout round play-off at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night, with Jude Bellingham scoring a late winner for the 15-time European Cup winners.

Real Madrid secured their first victory against Manchester City at the Etihad thanks to a stoppage time winner from Jude Bellingham.