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Valverde's Hat Trick Leads Real Madrid to 3-0 Victory

3/12/2026

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Federico Valverde scored a first-half hat trick as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-0 on March 11, 2026, in the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
Valverde opened the scoring in the 20th minute after a long pass from Thibaut Courtois.
He added a second and completed the third with a volley after flicking the ball over a defender.
Vinícius Júnior missed a second-half penalty.

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Federico Valverde scored a first-half hat trick as Real Madrid beat Manchester City 3-0 on March 11, 2026, in the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
Valverde opened the scoring in the 20th minute after a long pass from Thibaut Courtois.
He added a second and completed the third with a volley after flicking the ball over a defender.
Vinícius Júnior missed a second-half penalty.