Man City tops Real Madrid in highest scoring Champions League semifinal

Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring their side's first goal of Tuesday's game against Real Madrid during the UEFA Champions League semifinal first leg at Etihad Stadium. Mike Egerton/PA Images/Alamy Images/Sipa USA

Manchester City beats Real Madrid in highest scoring Champions League semifinal

By Adam Stites | Last updated 4/26/22

Manchester City has a one-goal lead in its Champions League semifinal against Real Madrid after a 4-3 win in the first leg Tuesday. The seven goals scored tied a record for the highest scoring semifinal match ever.

There was no shortage of action with City getting on the board less than two minutes after the start of the match with a diving header from Kevin De Bruyne.

THE PASS FROM MAHREZ. THE FINISH FROM KDB.
95 seconds in, Manchester City score the fastest goal in a #UCL semi-final. pic.twitter.com/sTCu9KzhDF
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City doubled its lead in the 11th minute with a goal from Gabriel Jesus, but Real cut the lead back to one with a fantastic finish from Karim Benzema in the 33rd minute.

KING KARIM SCORES HIS 40TH GOAL OF THE SEASON ON HIS 600TH REAL APPEARANCE. pic.twitter.com/lii5qWEPLg
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The two sides traded goals early in the second half before City extended its lead to two goals for the third time in the match with a powerful blast from Bernardo Silva.