Topics: UEFA Champions League, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, Raheem Sterling
The Citizens rallied back thanks to a stellar performance by Kevin De Bruyne, who was involved in both of the team's goals.

Manchester City might just have gotten their first big moment in the UEFA Champions League, and they chose Real Madrid as their stepping stone in the quest to win their first UCL title.

The Citizens came from behind to beat Los Blancos at the Bernabeu, and they did so thanks to Kevin De Bruyne and Gabriel Jesús, who scored the goals for Guardiola's men. Now, Real Madrid will have to go to Etihad Stadium and try to win the game by two goals if they want to keep their chances in the competition alive.

But let's look back at what Manchester City did today, as their outing will go down in history for several reasons. Kevin De Bruyne finally scored and assisted in the same UEFA Champions League game, and Gabriel Jesus confirmed himself as quite the goalscoring threat away from home with his fifth goal on the road, helping the team end their winless streak against the Spanish giants.

Now, let's look at what Pep Guardiola accomplished today. The Spanish manager continued his dominance over Los Blancos at the Bernabeu, while also matching a record owned by one of his predecessors at Bayern. But Guardiola's main cause for pride comes after surpassing names such as those of José Mourinho and Carlo Ancelotti, to name a few.

It will surely be a great night for Manchester City fans out there, but the tie is not over yet, and they must be wary of Real Madrid's pedigree in the competition.