Real Madrid vs Man City 3-0: Champions League last 16 – as it happened

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Federico Valverde was the star of the show as the Madrid captain scored three first-half goals to put his team comfortably in the driving seat in this tie.

The second leg is on the way next week, but for now, from me Adam Hancock and my colleague Patrick Keddie – goodbye!

We’ll be back on Saturday with more coverage of Real Madrid, as Los Blancos take on Elche in La Liga.

Madrid are four points behind Barcelona at the top of La Liga with both sides on the same number of matches played.

Alvaro Arbeloa certainly can’t afford a slip-up at home, but will be mindful of the second leg against Manchester City next week.

Saturday’s fixtures kicks off at 9pm local time (20:00 GMT). We will bring you all of the build-up in the hours leading up to kickoff and then full commentary once the game starts.

Six English Premier League sides have been in Champions League action this week and none of them have won.

Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham have all lost, with Arsenal and Newcastle picking up draws.

How many of the six will be left standing after the second leg’s next week?

It was an entertaining encounter in Paris tonight as the defending European Champions faced the Club World Champions.

PSG took the lead after 10 minutes through Bradley Barcola, but Malo Gusto pulled Chelsea level after half an hour.

Ousmane Dembele made it 2-1 to the host 10 minutes later, as PSG took a half-time lead.

Chelsea kept on fighting with Enzo Fernandez levelling the game at 2-2. But PSG continued to pile the pressure on, and Vitinha made it 3-2 on 74 minutes.

Two late goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a real gloss for PSG, who now take a commanding lead to Stamford Bridge next week.

We take the first leg!

THIS IS PARIS! ❤️💙#PSGCHE #UCL pic.twitter.com/GFMIBf0ac0

— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) March 11, 2026

No Mbappe, no problem for Real Madrid.

Valverde stood up to fill the gap left by the French superstar, single-handedly taking the game to Manchester City.

It was a first half for the ages from Los Blancos.

3 – For the fourth time in history, Real Madrid have scored three goals in the first half of a UEFA Champions League knockout match, the first since April 2014 against Bayern Munich in the semi-finals.

Courage. pic.twitter.com/zjbWgoq3wN

— OptaJose (@OptaJose) March 11, 2026

Full-time.

⚪️ 3-0 💚 pic.twitter.com/NkinAwRYuS

— Manchester City (@ManCity) March 11, 2026

After a bright start, Manchester City were stunned by three brilliant goals from Real Madrid skipper Federico Valverde.

All of his goals required a fantastic touch before a brilliant finish, with his third goal a particular highlight.

Madrid had a chance to add a fourth in the second half after Vinicius Junior won a penalty, but the Brazilian fluffed his lines as Donnarumma made a comfortable save.

City rallied late on to try and pull one back, but Madrid stood strong, with Courtois pulling off a number of good saves.

🏁 FP: @RealMadrid 3-0 @ManCityES
⚽ 20' @FedeeValverde
⚽ 27' @FedeeValverde
⚽ 42' @FedeeValverde pic.twitter.com/FSWzgN5NY9

— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) March 11, 2026

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has scored a second on the night as the defending champions now lead Chelsea 5-2 in Paris.

A long way back for the Club World Champions.

Maurizio Mariani blows his whistle and the Bernabeu erupts.

Madrid have taken a commanding half-time lead in this tie. What a night for them and their captain, Valverde.

Full-time: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

Tchouameni draws a foul in his own half, and it is crucial to stop the flow of City pressure.

The home fans know their team are almost home and dry.

90+4 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

City need a goal to give themselves hope going into the second leg.

Madrid are starting to sit a little deeper.

90+2 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

City win a free kick in a very dangerous position – just outside the left hand corner of the penalty box.

Marmoush smashes the set piece goalwards but Courtois makes a comfortable save.

90 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has put PSG 4-2 ahead against Chelsea in Paris.

88 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

Madrid will be desperate to keep City out and not give them a sniff of an opportunity for the second leg in Manchester.

86 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

Another change for Madrid as Alexander-Arnold goes to be replaced by Dani Carvajal.

84 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

Ait-Nouri is in the book for a foul from behind on Manuel Angel.

City make a change as Haaland makes way for Omar Marmoush.

83 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

Doku wriggles his way past some Madrid defenders in the box, but he tries to do too much and loses the ball before he can cross the ball.

It has been a frustrating evening for Haaland, who has had little to work with.

81 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

Paris Saint-Germain have taken the lead for a third time tonight against Chelsea. Vitinha has scored to make it 3-2 to PSG.

Elsewhere and Kasper Waarts Hogh has added a third for Bodo/Glimt against Sporting. The Norwegians lead 3-0.

79 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City

Off: Brahim Diaz, Thiago Pitarch

On: Franco Mastantuono, Manuel Angel

78 mins: Real Madrid 3-0 Manchester City