In an intense UEFA Champions League match held at Santiago Bernabeu on May 9th, Real Madrid and Manchester City clashed, with both teams showcasing remarkable skills, resulting in a 1-1 draw. The match displayed balanced performance from both sides, which may have frustrated the betting community.

The first goal was scored by Vinicius Junior of home team - Real Madrid, thanks to Eduardo Camavinga’s assist. However, their lead was short-lived as Manchester City with Kevin De Bruyne leveled the match in the second half, credit to Ilkay Gundogan's assist. Their performance came as a significant turnaround after an initial slow start.

Analyzing the game in terms of shots on target, Manchester City had double the amount compared to Real Madrid (6-3), indicating a more offensive and aggressive strategy. This tactical plan also reflects in their two offsides compared to Real Madrid's zero. However, Real Madrid managed more attempts, with 10 shots off target, which might indicate the lack of precision in their shots.

Discussing set-piece trivialities, corner kicks were quite identical with Real Madrid leading slightly with 8 against Manchester City's 7, underlining a close competition from both sides. The teams managed to keep tempers in check as both had only two yellow cards each, by Toni Kroos and Eduardo Camavinga for Real Madrid and Ilkay Gundogan and Bernardo Silva for Manchester City.

If fouls were a parameter to judge aggression, it was a level field as both teams dedicated 11 fouls each during the match. However, no red cards were shown in the game, stating the discipline and control the players exercised in this high-stakes game.

While both teams showcased excellent teamwork, it was Manchester City's strong comeback and superior offensive attempts that marked their noteworthy time on the field. In contrast, Real Madrid had a higher number of shot attempts, but they lacked the required accuracy. Its inability to convert more shots on target and keep the possession may have cost them the possible win.

In conclusion, for the betting community, considering the increased number of shots on target, Manchester City had an upper hand. However, the evenly matched data in terms of goals, yellow cards, fouls, and corner kicks ensure that both teams had a near-equal chance of securing the win – resulting in a bettor's nightmare. In future bets involving these teams, pay close attention to their offensive strategies, precision in attempts, and disciplinary behaviors.

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