Gary Lineker reacts as Phil Foden scores outrageous goal for Man City against Real Madrid

Redaction Simon Brett with Tom Procter
Published on 2024-04-09 20:54:48

Manchester City drew 3-3 with Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final match. Despite City taking an early lead with a free-kick from Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid quickly scored two deflected goals to turn the game around. City improved in the second half with goals from Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol, but Madrid responded with another goal from Fede Valverde. Foden’s stunning goal impressed viewers, including Match of the Day host Gary Lineker.

Despite missing key players like Kyle Walker and Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City struggled in the first half but showed improvement in the second half of the match against Real Madrid. Phil Foden’s standout goal from the edge of the box left fans and commentators in awe, with Lineker describing it as ‘superb.’ Foden’s performance in the game further solidified his reputation as one of the best players in the sport at the moment.

Foden’s exceptional goal added to his growing list of impressive performances, earning him the nickname ‘The Sniper’ for his accurate and powerful strikes. Despite picking up an injury late in the game, Foden’s contribution to Manchester City’s performance against Real Madrid was crucial. The draw leaves both teams with a chance to progress in the Champions League in the second leg of the quarter-final.

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