Thu Feb 20 06:22:06 UTC 2025: ## Real Madrid Stuns Manchester City, PSG Crushes Brest in Champions League Action
**Madrid, Spain/Paris, France –** Real Madrid emphatically secured their place in the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, dismantling Manchester City 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu to win the tie 6-3 on aggregate. Kylian Mbappé stole the show, scoring a hat-trick, including a stunning fourth-minute lob over Ederson. Nico Gonzalez scored a late consolation goal for City. The victory comes despite a yellow card for Jude Bellingham, ruling him out of the first leg of the next round. City manager Pep Guardiola conceded defeat, acknowledging their “worst year” and lack of consistency.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) continued their dominant form, thrashing Brest 7-0 at the Parc des Princes for a 10-0 aggregate victory. Seven different players scored for PSG, marking their largest ever winning margin in a European game. The win sets up a potential blockbuster clash against either Liverpool or Barcelona. Brest midfielder Pierre Lees-Melou described the defeat as “unacceptable.”
Elsewhere, PSV Eindhoven overcame a first-leg deficit to eliminate Juventus 4-3 on aggregate after extra time, while Borussia Dortmund progressed after a goalless draw against Sporting Lisbon secured a 3-0 aggregate win. The draws for the last 16 will take place on Friday.
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