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Dias believes Man City have firepower to beat Real Madrid
Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham (centre) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Uefa Champions League Knockout Phase Play Offs, first leg match at the City of Manchester Stadium, Manchester, February 11, 2025
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RUBEN DIAS is convinced Manchester City still have the firepower to turn around their Champions League tie against Real Madrid.
City’s hopes of reaching the last 16 suffered a heavy blow as they conceded two goals late on to lose the first leg of their play-off against the Spanish giants 3-2 at the City of Manchester Stadium on Tuesday.
The hosts had led twice on the night through Erling Haaland but the Norwegian’s efforts were cancelled out by Kylian Mbappe and Brahim Diaz before Jude Bellingham grabbed a stoppage-time winner.
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