(VIDEO) Real Madrid vs Manchester City Goals in Champions League: Fede Valverde Scores Hat-Trick

Federico Valverde delivered a heroic performance with a hat-trick as Real Madrid faced Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Federico Valverde delivered a heroic performance with a hat-trick as Real Madrid faced Manchester City in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 at the Santiago Bernabéu.

In one of the most attractive matchups of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16, Real Madrid hosted Manchester City in the first leg of the knockout tie at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Fede Valverde Leads Real Madrid Against Manchester City

Real Madrid midfielder and captain Federico Valverde found space in the Manchester City defense and scored three goals, becoming the hero of the day for Álvaro Arbeloa’s side, especially with Kylian Mbappé absent.

All the Goals: Real Madrid vs Manchester City

Real Madrid Goal – 19’ Federico Valverde

A long pass from Thibaut Courtois found Fede Valverde, who finished the play after a brilliant individual run to open the scoring.

Real Madrid Goal – 26’ Federico Valverde

After a pass from Vinícius Jr., Valverde finished with a left-footed strike across goal to extend Real Madrid’s lead.

Real Madrid Goal – 42’ Federico Valverde

Hat-trick for Valverde. The Real Madrid midfielder received the ball inside the box, evaded a defender, and finished clinically to complete a sensational performance.

When Is the Second Leg: Manchester City vs Real Madrid

The second leg of the Champions League Round of 16 will be played at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, March 17 at 4:00 PM ET.

The winner of this tie will face the winner of Bayern Munich vs Atalanta in the Champions League quarterfinals, a matchup that currently appears to be leaning toward the German side.