real madrid 3-0 city | valverde first half hat trick
MATCH INFO
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Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City
Date: March 11, 2026
Competition: Champions League Round of 16 First Leg
Venue: Santiago Bernabeu
Attendance: 76,066
hey steemit
real madrid destroyed man city 3-0 at bernabeu. valverde score all three goals in first half. first uruguay player score hat trick in champions league. city now face mountain to climb in second leg.
Valverde First Half Hat Trick
minute 20 valverde score from courtois long ball assist. goalkeeper assist. he glide past donnarumma and finish brilliant. 1-0.
minute 27 vinicius pass deflect to valverde. he drive low left foot shot past donnarumma. 2-0.
minute 42 valverde complete hat trick. diaz lob over defense. valverde flick over guehi and volley home. stunning goal. 3-0 halftime.
Vinicius Miss Penalty Second Half
minute 60s vinicius fouled by donnarumma in box. penalty given. donnarumma yellow card.
vinicius take penalty but donnarumma guess correct and save left side.
could been 4-0 but stay 3-0.
Quick Take
valverde first career hat trick. first uruguay player hat trick in champions league. incredible performance.
no mbappe and bellingham for real but valverde carry team. courtois assist first goal with long ball.
city struggle all match. only two shots on target. haaland quiet.
second leg march 17 at etihad. city need score four goals to qualify. mission almost impossible.