Real Madrid, Federico Valverde
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BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — After Federico Valverde single-handedly got Real Madrid back in Champions League domination mode with his hat trick against Manchester City, the 15-time European Cup winner must take a brief dip back into La Liga this weekend.
Real Madrid’s Valverde takes golden touch to sink Man City. Plus: Iran threaten to boycott World Cup
Valverde's hat-trick and the single touch that started Man City's downfall. Plus: Will Iran boycott World Cup?
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Federico Valverde hat-trick leads Real Madrid to 3-0 win over Manchester City in Champions League first leg
Federico Valverde scored a hat-trick to lead Real Madrid into a 3-0 win over Manchester City in the first leg of the Champions League Round of 16. Federico Valverde was the hero of the night as Real Madrid delivered a dominant first-leg statement against Manchester City in the Champions League Round of 16.
Vinicius Junior offered Federico Valverde the chance to take the penalty to score what would've been his fourth goal of the night against Manchester City in the Champions League.
Seasoned winners Real have been on a lacklustre run of late but were back in vintage form as Fede Valverde scored his first career hat-trick
Federico Valverde scored an unlikely hat-trick as Real Madrid trounced Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie Wednesday, while holders Paris Saint-Germain beat Chelsea 5-2. Premier League leaders Arsenal snatched a 1-1 ...