A sensational first-half hat trick from Federico Valverde led Real Madrid to a 3–0 victory over Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Los Blancos came into the all-important fixture weighed down by injuries and a recent string of poor results, but they looked far from a floundering team on Wednesday night. The 15-time European champions played with intensity and a hunger they have often lacked this season, all led by a stunning performance from their captain.
