Jude Bellingham struck in stoppage-time as Real Madrid snatched a 3-2 win over Manchester City in the first leg of their Champions League play-off tie. Erling Haaland scored his first goal against Real with a powerful finish to send City ahead, but Kylian Mbappe levelled for the visitors on the hour mark after the ball smashed off his shin into the top corner. Late drama saw Haaland celebrate his brace from the penalty spot in the 80th minute before Real came from behind again to equalise through Brahim Diaz, while Bellingham had the final say in the second minute of stoppage-time.
Ousmane Dembele bagged a brace as Paris St Germain won their first-leg tie 3-0 against Brest. An all-French clash saw PSG go in front through Vitinha’s penalty and the hosts had two good chances through Abdallah Sima in the first half, including a header which smashed off the woodwork. However, Dembele proved to be the difference after scoring twice – either side of half-time – to wrap up victory and take his Champions League goal tally to six in his last three outings.
Serhou Guirassy starred for Borussia Dortmund as they earned a comfortable 3-0 win over Sporting Lisbon. His looping header sent Dortmund ahead before he turned provider, hitting a great cross into Pascal Gross, who smashed a first-time effort home with his thigh. Karim Adeyemi completed the win after helping Dortmund to break forward before stabbing home. Samuel Mbangula’s late goal earned a 2-1 win for Juventus over PSV.
