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(Video) Manuel Akanji heads home for Manchester City to secure win vs Real Madrid
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(Video) Manuel Akanji heads home for Manchester City to secure win vs Real Madrid

Originally posted on Caught Offside  |  By Luka Foley  |  Last updated 5/17/23

Watch Manuel Akanji head home via a slight deflection to all but end Real Madrid’s chances of a semi-final comeback at the Etihad.

When you’re 2-0 down, anything is possible but Real’s hopes have now been dashed, as Akanji has headed home City’s third goal on the night to put them 4-1 up on aggregate against the Champions League holders.

Kevin de Bruyne’s free-kick from the left was swung in towards the six-yard box and Akanji rose highest to flick a header home which deflected off Eder Militao.

A complete performance from Pep Guardiola’s side and the way they’ve played tonight, you wouldn’t bet against them to win the whole thing in June.

This article first appeared on Caught Offside and was syndicated with permission.

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