Overview
- Referee Clément Turpin awarded a penalty after VAR judged Antonio Rüdiger had pulled Erling Haaland, and the striker converted for his first goal at the Bernabéu.
- Manchester City moved to fourth on 13 points in the league‑phase table, with Real Madrid seventh on 12, as finishing in the top eight secures direct entry to the last 16.
- Haaland joked on CBS Sports that Jamie Carragher is a “loose cannon,” a quip tied to the pundit’s harsh criticism of Mohamed Salah and subsequent apology.
- The Norwegian said he misses playing with Jude Bellingham and noted Kylian Mbappé was held out over injury concerns, which he said gave City a psychological boost.
- Arsenal stayed perfect with a 3-0 win at Club Brugge to make it six from six, strengthening their position for automatic knockout qualification.