Jude Bellingham strikes late as Real Madrid beat Manchester City in five-goal thriller

A mistake by Rico Lewis let in Vinicus Junior who lobbed the ball past Ederson and allowed Bellingham to speed in and covert into an open goal.

Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates after scoring his sides third goal during the Champions League playoff first leg soccer match between Manchester City and Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)

Manchester City 2 Real Madrid 3

JUDE Bellingham, a virtual spectator to that point, struck a 92nd minute winner for Real Madrid that cancelled out two goals from Erling Haaland and left Manchester City on the brink of elimination from the Champions League.