In the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first-leg games, both Real Madrid and Manchester City secured victories, but key players from each team suffered injuries. Manchester City defeated Copenhagen 3-1, with Kevin de Bruyne scoring two goals and assisting in another. However, attackers Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva sustained injuries during the game. Grealish left after 21 minutes due to a groin problem, while Silva suffered a heavy knock to his ankle.
Real Madrid won against RB Leipzig with a single goal from Brahim Diaz in the 48th minute. However, Diaz, who celebrated the goal with teammate Jude Bellingham’s signature move, was substituted in the 84th minute and limped off the field, holding his calf in pain. Bellingham didn’t play due to a sprained ankle. The extent of the injuries for both Grealish and Silva from Manchester City and Diaz from Real Madrid remains uncertain, pending further tests.
Source – CGTN