Wed Feb 19 20:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Stuns Manchester City, Advances to Champions League Round of 16
**Madrid, Spain** – Real Madrid secured a stunning 6-3 aggregate victory over Manchester City Wednesday night, eliminating the reigning Premier League champions from the Champions League in a dominant 3-1 second-leg win at the Santiago Bernabéu. Kylian Mbappé stole the show with a hat trick, leaving former manager Jürgen Klinsmann impressed by Carlo Ancelotti’s cohesive attacking strategy.
The victory marks a historic moment, as it’s the first time Pep Guardiola has failed to reach the Champions League round of 16 in his managerial career. City’s struggles were exacerbated by the absence of star striker Erling Haaland, who missed the match due to a weekend knee injury.
Mbappé opened the scoring in the fourth minute, capitalizing on a defensive error by Rúben Dias. He added two more goals, one a close-range strike and another a left-footed effort from outside the box, effectively sealing the victory before the hour mark. Manchester City managed a consolation goal in stoppage time through Nico Gonzalez, but it was too little, too late.
“It was a perfect night,” Mbappé said post-match. “It’s logical that Real Madrid advance. We are very strong at home, and it’s great to give joy to our fans.”
Real Madrid will now face either Bayer Leverkusen or Atlético Madrid in the last 16, aiming for a record-extending 16th Champions League title. The draw takes place on Friday.
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