MANCHESTER CITY got off to the dream start in their Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid thanks to a freak goal.
Just over a minute into the game, Bernardo Silva scored as he caught goalkeeper Andriy Lunin out from a free-kick.
With most expecting a cross, the City midfielder decided to take a shot.
Silva whipped his free-kick towards the near post and beyond the Ukrainian’s grasp.
The unusual goal stunned the Santiago Bernabeu into silence.
TNT Sports commentator Ally McCoist slammed Lunin, saying: “I ain’t having the goalkeeper.”
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Meanwhile, fans commented: “He should NEVER be allowed to get beaten from there.”
Another added: “That was a horrible mistake.”
However, the Treble winners joy was short-lived as Real Madrid hit back with two quick goals to make it 2-1 in the 12th and 14th minute.
Eduardo Camavinga’s long-range shot took a deflection and flew into the back of the net to equalise.
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Then they went ahead 2-1 as Rodrygo powered away from the City defence and finished beyond Stefan Ortega.
The incredible strikes kept coming in a thrilling tie as wonder goals from Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol saw City regain the lead at 3-2.
But it is now all to play for at the Etihad next week as a late Federico Valverde volley saw the contest end 3-3.
Lunin is playing ahead of on loan Chelsea star Kepa Arrizzabalaga.
Both were in contention as No1 Thibaut Courtois remains out injured.
The Belgian international needs a second surgery on his knee after already rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament earlier this season.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
