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Champions League: Brahim Diaz’s solo stunner secures Real Madrid 1-0 win over RB Leipzig | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Real Madrid clinched a vital 1-0 victory away at RB Leipzig in the first leg of the Champions League last 16, propelled by an extraordinary solo goal from midfielder Brahim Diaz.The match commenced with RB Leipzig showcasing vigor but lacking the finishing touch, while Real Madrid's goalkeeper Andriy Lunin proved pivotal with numerous crucial saves, notably after Leipzig's contentious disallowed goal for offside.In the early stages of the second half, Diaz's moment of brilliance broke the deadlock. The stand-in for the injured Jude Bellingham demonstrated exceptional skill, maneuvering past three Leipzig defenders before delivering a precision strike into the net. Reflecting on his remarkable goal, Diaz remarked, "I'm intuitive... It was a nice goal."Toni Kroos, Real Ma...
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Manchester City held 1-1 at Leipzig in Champions League | Football News – Times of India

[ad_1] LEIPZIG: RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol scored a second-half header, cancelling out Riyad Mahrez's strike to earn a 1-1 draw with Manchester City in their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday.One of the breakout stars of the Qatar World Cup as the cornerstone of Croatia's miserly defence, Gvardiol showed his attacking flair, launching himself above the City defence to head in the equaliser in the 70th minute.City took the lead after 27 minutes through Mahrez and looked on course for a comfortable away win but their fluency deserted them after the interval in the first leg tie.The home side, who have only lost once in their past 20 games, found their zip in the second half and looked the team most likely to head to the Etihad for the return leg with a victory under th...