Man City 2-3 Real Madrid PLAYER RATINGS: Who was at fault for Carlo Ancelotti's side's comeback? Who looked tired and which City star will be thankful for a second leg?

Manchester City were four minutes away from taking a one-goal lead with them into the second-leg of their Champions League play-off against Real Madrid. But late goals from City graduate Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham stunned the Etihad and snatched the advantage for the defending champions. Minutes before City's latest collapse, Erling Haaland had converted from the spot to net his second goal of the match and 49th strike in 48 European Cup games.

Kylian Mbappe profited from a fortuitous spin of his shin on the hour to level proceedings but the thrilling clash appeared to be petering out to a narrow City win once Haaland had calmly slotted from 12 yards. However, another manic few minutes at the Etihad has left City's hopes hanging in the balance ahead of the reverse fixture next week. Before then, Mail Sport's AADAM PATEL cast an eye over the performers at the Etihad, revealing who impressed and who will be thankful of another chance at the Bernabeu.

Late strikes from Brahim Diaz (left) and Jude Bellingham (right) snatched victory for Real Madrid against Manchester City. Bellingham outran his England team-mate John Stones to give his side the advantage ahead of next week's second leg. City led twice thanks to goals from Erling Haaland either side of half time but they face a tough task to remain in the Champions League. MANCHESTER CITY (4-1-4-1):. Ederson (5).

Back in goal and made some good saves including great stops to deny Vinicius and Bellingham. Could do nothing for Mbappe’s goal but at fault for Madrid's second and third. Manuel Akanji (6). Settled as the game went on but was always going to have his work cut out against Vinicius. Injured then replaced at half time by Rico Lewis. Ruben Dias (6.5). Used his body really well against Kylian Mbappe and was immense all evening until the latter stages.

Nathan Ake (6). Made a crucial block with the game goalless when Ferland Mendy looked all but certain to score. Though was careless in possession on a couple of occasions. Josko Gvardiol (7). Got to admire what he gives going forward. His chest down for Erling Haaland’s goal was immaculate and he ran through Madrid with ease. Ederson made some good saves including great stops to deny Vinicius and Bellingham but was at fault for Madrid's late strikes.

Josko Gvardiol set up Erling Haaland’s goal immaculately and was also brilliant in defence. John Stones (7). Started in the centre of the park and this was a sublime performance but ultimately Madrid were too good. Savinho (6). Tracked back well all evening though could have offered more going forward. Missed a decent chance in the first half. Kevin de Bruyne (6). The first half was more like the vintage De Bruyne but he looked tired and out of ideas in the second half.

Bernardo Silva (5.5). Another one who looked burnt out as the game went on. Gave away the free kick that led to Madrid’s equaliser. Jack Grealish (6). Kept his place in the side. Lovely dink into Gvardiol’s path for Man City’s goal, before he was taken off in the 30th minute due to injury. Erling Haaland (7.5). Only eight touches in the first half but a great finish to break his duck against Real Madrid. Brilliant penalty too for the second. Now has 49 goals in 48 Champions League games. Ridiculous.

Haaland had only eight touches in the first half but was nevertheless able to open the scoring with one of them. Phil Foden was a surprise omission from the starting XI but he came on to win the penalty for City second. Pep Guardiola looked crestfallen at the end of the match after witnessing his side throw away another lead. Substitutes. Phil Foden (6). Rico Lewis (5.5). Mateo Kovacic (5). Ilkay Gundogan (5). Omar Marmoush (5).

Manager. Pep Guardiola (6). Would have been the happier manager at half-time but his side held on for their lives in the second then blew the game. Was devastated. Will be seismic if his City side somehow win next week. REAL MADRID (4-4-2):. Thibaut Courtois (6.5). Kept busy in the first half and made some good saves but could do nothing to keep out Erling Haaland’s left-footed strike nor his penalty. Federico Valverde (6).

Had a decent game at right back, where he doesn’t usually play. Came close to equalising when his effort from distance went narrowly over the bar and nearly scored again. Aurelien Tchouameni (5). Not his best night and caught out of position for City’s goal. Makeshift centre half pairing with Asencio struggled. Federico Valverde had a decent game at right back, where he doesn’t usually play. Came close to equalising.

Raul Asencio failed to cut the ball out in the lead up to Haaland’s goal. Like Tchouameni, he struggled. Raul Asencio (5). Failed to cut the ball out in the lead up to Haaland’s goal but made a solid block to deny Haaland a second. Like Tchouameni, struggled. Ferland Mendy (6). One of two Madrid changes from the weekend. Played well but missed a sitter from a few yards out when the game was goalless, after doing all the hard work.