Real Madrid defeats Manchester City at the Bernabéu with a hat-trick from the Uruguayan in 23 magical minutes and will play for a spot in the quarter-finals on March 17.

Real Madrid achieved a broad victory over its guest, Manchester City, with a score of 3-0, in the first leg of the round of 16 of the Champions League, on Wednesday evening.Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde scored the three goals in the 20th, 27th and 42nd minutes of the match held at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium. With this big win, Real Madrid restores its reputation from losing 1/2 at the same stadium against Manchester City in the league stage.The Spanish giant, which has won the title the most with 15 times, also enhanced its chances of qualifying for the quarter-finals before the return match, which will be held next Tuesday at the «Etihad» Stadium in England.