Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real Madrid knock Man City out of UCL last 16

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March 17, 2026
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Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2-1 to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals with a 5-1 aggregate victory.

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Vinicius Jr. scored twice as Real Madrid defeated Manchester City 2-1 at the Etihad Stadium to advance to the Champions League quarterfinals with a commanding 5-1 aggregate victory. City played the second half with 10 men after a red card, leaving them unable to mount a serious comeback despite dominating stretches of the match. The result eliminates the defending Premier League champions from Europe's elite club competition in the knockout stages. Madrid's performance underscores their status as one of the tournament's strongest contenders, while City's exit marks a significant disappointment after competing at the highest level domestically this season. The Spanish giants will face their next opponent in the quarterfinal draw scheduled for later this week.

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