Valverde hat-trick
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Valverde's hat-trick secures Real Madrid's 3-0 win over Manchester City
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Federico Valverde scored a remarkable first-half hat-trick to give Real Madrid a commanding 3-0 victory over Manchester City in the UEFA Champions League last-16 first leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. The Uruguayan's goals came in the 20th, 27th, and 42nd minutes, putting Manchester City in a difficult position ahead of the return leg. Vinicius Junior missed a second-half penalty, but the result leaves City needing a significant turnaround.