Real Madrid, Man City Draw First Leg Of Champions League Semi

Kevin De Bruyne’s thumping drive canceled out a brilliant strike from Vinicius Junior as holders Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Tuesday.

Vinicius drilled Madrid ahead on 36 minutes but De Bruyne brought City level midway through the second half at the Santiago Bernabeu, leaving the tie finely poised ahead of next week’s return fixture in England.

Key quotes after Real Madrid and Manchester City drew 1-1 in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday:

“Very tough always when you come here. The lads were incredible, the effort was there. Sometimes it’s difficult against this team because they have a lot of quality. I think the first 25-30 minutes we controlled so good the game and the first chance they have they score a goal. We kept in the game with our philosophy, we keep playing even though it is difficult. The key was shooting from the area in front. I tried a few times and then Kevin with the goal.”