sport news Bernardo Silva gives Man City the perfect start at Real Madrid within two ... trends now By Samuel Draper Published: 20:14 BST, 9 April 2024 | Updated: 20:22 BST, 9 April 2024 Viewcomments Bernardo Silva gave Manchester City the perfect start at Real Madrid within one minute and 49 seconds after a moment of genius from the Portuguese star. Silva stepped up to take an early free-kick about 25 yards from the goal, and he curled a low shot around the wall and into the bottom corner, with Andriy Lunin unable to keep it out despite getting a hand to it. The current holders of the Champions League trophy are visiting the most successful club in the tournament's history for a quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu. Real Madrid scored twice in two minutes, first through Eduardo Camavinga, and then Rodrygo, to turn the game back in favour of the hosts within a manic opening 15 minutes at the Bernabeu. The hosts requested UEFA permission to close the roof at the Bernabeu to create an intimidating atmosphere that would rock Manchester City - but Silva's early goal silenced the Real Madrid faithful. Bernardo Silva gave Manchester City the perfect start at Real Madrid from a free-kick The reverse leg will be held at the City of Manchester Stadium - as the Etihad is renamed for UEFA sponsorship reasons - a week on Wednesday. Whoever emerges victorious from this quarter-final will face the winner of Arsenal against Bayern Munich for the right to play in June's final at Wembley. More to follow... Champions LeagueBernardo Silva Read more: Share or comment on this article: Bernardo Silva gives Man City the perfect start at Real Madrid within two minutes with a genius free-kick from 25 yards out All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility