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Real Madrid`s thrilling 3-2 victory over Manchester City highlights Mbappe and Bellingham`s crucial roles in the Champions League.

Real Madrid delivered a thrilling performance, overcoming Manchester City 3-2 in a Champions League knockout playoff. Despite a significant injury crisis, with five senior defenders sidelined, the team showcased remarkable resilience. Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City, but Kylian Mbappe quickly leveled the match shortly after halftime. Haaland netted a penalty to regain the lead, only for Brahim Diaz to equalize in the 86th minute. Jude Bellingham then clinched the victory for Madrid with a dramatic goal in injury time, positioning them as favorites to advance to the last 16.

Spain`s clubs are making waves in European competitions, with Real Sociedad and Betis also securing victories in their respective tournaments. Real Sociedad triumphed 2-1 against Midtjylland in the Europa League, while Betis dominated Gant with a 3-0 win in the Conference League. These results have bolstered La Liga`s chances of earning a fifth Champions League spot for the next season, currently ranking second in the coefficient table.

In individual performances, Robert Lewandowski of Barcelona continues to shine, holding nine goals in the competition, just behind Borussia Dortmund`s Serhou Guirassy. Barcelona`s attacking trio, featuring Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, has been formidable, contributing to a total of 66 goals across all competitions this season. The Premier League leads the ranking with 20,892 points, followed by La Liga at 18,032 points, and Serie A at 17,687 points.

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