Real Madrid always finds a way in the Champions League and Vinicius JR laughed at the Eithad.
The Brazilian winger was taunted by a huge banner who reminded him of his balloon d'Or roof bing.
But Vini Jr showed his quality everywhere when Kylian Mbappe, Brahim Diaz and Jude Bellingham got the most from Edererson's tough evening.
Here is how Sunsport rated the versions.
Manchester City
Ederson – 6
Some major saves to keep the city in the draw – but will be disappointed about the goals and eventually had a disaster.
Manuel Akanji – 6
ImproShift Right-back did well against Vinicius, but took a knock and did not appear for the second half.
Ruben Dias – 6
City much more solid with the Portuguese at the back, but even he thought it was hard against the rapid attackers of Real Madrid.
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Nathan Ake – 6
Difficult to fall back from an injury in such a difficult game. Great tackle to deny and lasted a certain goal.
Josko Gvardiol – 7
Played his role in City Opener and a beautiful tackle on Mbappe in the second half.
John Stones – 7
Pushed in midfield and it worked well but then fell back in the second half.
Bernardo Silva – 6
Gave the free kick away that led to First Equalizer, but could not accuse his working speed in the middle.
Jack Grealisk – 5
Surprise pick to start and played his role in opener, but so bad luck to see his night ended due to injury.
Kevin De Bruyne – 6
Did not step as he sometimes has against Madrid, but the skipper earned his ovation.
Savinho – 6
Sometimes the visitors gave in the first half with his pace and directness, but faded in the second half.
Erling Haaland – 8
Eventually his duck broke against Madrid, hit the bar after the break and kept his nerve with the pen.
Subs:
Foden (for Grealish 30) 6
Won the pen and some nice moments.
Lewis (for Akanji 46) 5
Painful end for the young person.
Kovacic (for Ake 61) 5
Struggled to make an impact on Old Club.
Gundogan for De Bruyne 86) 5
Not much chance to make an impact.
Marmoush (for Savinho 86) 5
No time to influence the game.
Real Madrid
Thibaut Courtois – 6
Good rescue of Foden but not given much chance with Haaland goals.
Fede Valverde – 7
Too good to play full-back, but showed its quality. Run and shot the bar.
Aurelien Tchouameni – 6
Printed in action as an emergency center back and has done a considerable job for his boss.
Raul Asencio – 7
Only Fit Center Back Good Block to keep Haaland out in the first half and to keep it together when City came at the top.
Ferland Mendy – 6
Dallied for too long with a view of the goal that Ake could block – kept it tight through its flank. 6
Eduardo Camavinga – 7
A class act in the middle of the park helped Madrid to get back control of the city in the first half.
Dani Ceballos – 5
Provided the key pass that finally received Madrid level, but then awkward tackle on Foden for the pen.
Jude Bellingham – 7
Header wide from Vinicius Cross asked in the second half and saw another saved by Edererson but had the last word.
Rodrygo – 6
So often the scourge of the city – and always a threat, but it was his replacement that the equalizer received.
Kylian Mbappe – 7
Could have had a hat trick in the first half before he finally scored his shin-what a living wire.
Vinicius JR – 8
Booed by home fans about the Ballon d'Or Snub, but showed his quality to create the dramatic late winner.
Subs:
Modric (for Ceballos 80) 6
Some nice details of the veteran.
Brahim (for Rodrygo 84) 6
Key moment when he grabbed the second equalizer against Old Club.
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