English league leader, Manchester City, struck twice within seven minutes to take a 2-1 advantage in their first leg Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, courtesy of goals from Kevin De Bruyne and Riyad Mahrez.
The soccer artistry between the two glamorous clubs in Europe lived up to its billing when Marquinhos netted the curtain raiser.
The player’s 15th-minute header off Ángel Di María’s corner kick gave the French champion an early lead, which further highlighted their first-half dominance.
The English club, however, fought back to equalize and took charge of the entertaining match over a 15-minute second half stretch.
Striker Bruyne whipped in a cross that missed John Stones before hitting the net in the 64th minute after the ball beat goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
City continued the momentum with its free flowing passing game until Riyad Mahrez split the wall with a rifling free kick in the 71st minute to take the lead.
Washington Post reported that the win may have given City an edge, the second leg, slated for Manchester on May 4, would prove more than a handful for the English giant at home.
