This is a high-profile matchup. The two teams are of equal strength. Whoever has the upper hand in this game will have an important impact on advancing to the next round.
After the game started, Real Madrid had the advantage on the court, but Manchester City's defense and midfield organization were very good, making it difficult for Real Madrid to exert its strength.
Until the 78th minute, Manchester City's Bernardo Silva grabbed the ball in the penalty area and scored with a powerful shot, breaking the deadlock for Manchester City.
Real Madrid stepped up their attack in the final moments of the game, but failed to equalize the score and ended up losing 0-1.
Impact Analysis The defeat in this game was a heavy blow to Real Madrid.
Losing the first round made Real Madrid's situation in advancing to the next round very serious.
If Real Madrid wants to advance, they must beat Manchester City by more than two goals in the second leg.
This is an extremely difficult task because Manchester City have been in excellent form this season, finishing first in the Premier League and defending and attacking very well.
The next step for Real Madrid is that they must try their best to win in the second round.
They need to play at a higher level offensively while maintaining a tighter defense on the defensive end.
They need to better organize the midfield and use the team's overall strength to break down Manchester City's defense.
In addition, they also need to remain mentally stable and not lose confidence due to the loss in the first round.