Real Madrid had on course to bounce back from their weekend defeat to Celta Vigo after taking the lead against Manchester City, but they have been pegged back in their Champions League showdown at the Bernabeu.

The home side thought they had a penalty inside two minutes when Vinicius Junior was fouled, but VAR confirmed the infringement happened outside the 18-yard box. However, it matters little now as they are leading. Jude Bellingham slips in Rodrygo, who fires across Gianluigi Donnarumma and into the far corner for his fifth goal against Man City.

🚨🇪🇺 RODRYGO OPENS THE SCORING FOR REAL MADRID!

Real Madrid 1-0 Manchester City.

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) December 10, 2025

However, Real Madrid’s lead has lasted less than 10 minutes. A corner from the right was headed towards goal, and with Thibaut Courtois failing to keep hold of the ball, it allowed Nico O’Reilly to tap home from inside the six-yard box.

🚨🇪🇺 NICO O'REILLY HAS EQUALIZED FOR MANCHESTER CITY!

Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City.

— Tekkers Foot (@tekkersfoot) December 10, 2025