Real Madrid held Manchester City to an exciting 3-3 draw in the Spanish capital, setting up a fight for the Champions League title.

The holders led twice in a thrilling match played beneath the new roof of the Bernabeu Stadium, but Federico Valverde’s goal gave the hosts a well-earned share of the spoils, leaving the quarterfinal on the verge of disaster.

After a quick start by Bernardo Silva, Real Madrid led 2-1 at the interval of the first leg on Tuesday thanks to goals from Rodrygo and an own goal by Ruben Dias.

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Josko Gvardiol gave City the lead back after Phil Foden’s incredible goal tied the score, but Valverde had the ultimate say to set up another exciting match at Etihad Stadium the following week.

Shortly after the team arrived at the stadium, Kevin De Bruyne became ill due to illness, which caused City to lose his inventiveness and influence.

Mateo Kovacic was compelled to enter the starting lineup by manager Pep Guardiola due to this last-minute change in his original intentions.