International Desk, Dec 10 (EFE).-
Manchester City won 2–1 at the Bernabéu after overturning Real Madrid’s early lead. Rodrygo scored in the 28th minute, but Nico O’Rilley equalized in the 35th, and Erling Haaland converted a penalty in the 43rd.
“We stayed calm after their goal,” Haaland said after securing City’s 13th point, leaving Madrid on 12.
In Bilbao, Athletic Club drew 0–0 with PSG thanks to several key saves by Unai Simón, who denied Senny Mayulu twice and stopped attempts from Warren Zaïre-Emery and Fabián Ruiz. “We needed full focus against a strong team,” Simón said.
Villarreal virtually lost their qualification hopes after a 3–2 home defeat to Copenhagen. The Spanish side came from behind twice but conceded the winning goal in the 90th minute.
Ajax kept their chances alive by beating Qarabag 4–2 after trailing 2–1, scoring three goals in the final 15 minutes.
Arsenal moved close to the round of 16 with a 3–0 win over Club Brugge, led by a Noni Madueke double. “We took our chances,” Madueke said as the team approached a perfect group-stage record. EFE int-seo
