In the absence of Kylian Mbappe, Real Madrid managed to find the perfect makeshift goalscorer in Federico Valverde, who scored a 22 minute hat-trick to make Manchester City’s task of a comeback much harder and somewhat impossible, in next week’s second leg at the Etihad Stadium.  A return for Erling Haaland and the absence of … Continue reading Match Report & Player Ratings: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City (UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg)