Man City came from behind to record an important first leg victory against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in the Champions League last-16.
Pep Guardiola looked to have tactically outclassed his opponents despite naming a surprise starting XI which left Sergio Aguero, Raheem Sterling and David Silva on the bench.
City looked impenetrable until a mix-up at the back just before the hour mark allowed Vinicius Jr to break clear, before squaring to Isco to slide the ball past Ederson and open the scoring.
But the visitors got their just rewards after a haring run from Kevin De Bruyne ended with his cross finding Gabriel Jesus to nod past Thibaut Courtois and grab a crucial away goal.
Sterling was called into action and won his side a penalty shortly after via the clumsy foul of Dani Carvajal, with De Bruyne dispatching the resultant spot kick to complete the turnaround.
Madrid then had captain Sergio Ramos sent off late on for a professional foul on Jesus, giving them a mountain to climb in the second leg.
Here are the ratings from the Santiago Bernabeu.
Manchester City
Ederson 6
Really good save from Benzema, no chance on the goal, solid.
Walker 5
Riddled with mistakes, at fault on opening goal, not what he was.
Otamendi 6
His presence in starting line-up always a gamble, but was solid this time.
Laporte 5
Went off injured early. He is still not back to his best after long lay-off.
Mendy 5
Booked. Can be so frustrating, gives the ball away and slack defensively.
Rodrigo 5
Got himself into trouble on opening goal, poor game. Frustrating.
Gundogan 7
Good performance, used the ball well and picked his passes.
Mahrez 7
Dangerous coming in from the right, had good efforts blocked and saved.
De Bruyne 8 - Man of the Match
Played just behind, he orchestrated everything good and scored penalty.
Jesus 7
Stuck out on the left wing, he worked so hard. Tireless display and scored.
Bernardo 6
Often played as a false nine, you just wonder if they’d tried a real nine…
Substitutes
Fernandinho, for Laporte, 33 mins, 6
Sterling, for Bernardo, 73 mins
Not used: Bravo, Aguero, Silva, Cancelo, Foden
Real Madrid
Courtois 7
Produced fine saves but unable to keep out Jesus header and De Bruyne penalty.
Carvajal 5
Conceded penalty with needless trip on Sterling to gift City their second goal.
Ramos 4
A night to forget as he was sent off for the 26 time and will miss return leg.
Varane 6
Scooped a shot over the bar early on. Stood firm during City's period on top.
Mendy 6
Majestic delivery for Benzema, whose angled header was saved by Ederson.
Valverde 6
Slow start from from Real's rising star but stepped up after the break. Booked.
Casemiro 5
Sliced a shot high and wide. Cleared the ball after Ramos almost scored an own goal.
Modric 6
Dropped deep to collect the ball and have greater influence on the game. Booked.
Vinicus Jr 7
Caused Walker problems down City's right. Crossed for Isco to put Real in front.
Benzema 6
Denied when Ederson saved down low to his right to keep out his header.
Isco 7
Clever movement and close control in tight situations. Took his goal well.
