Cristiano Ronaldo spearheads Real Madrid victory over Manchester City

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The Portuguese superstar tormented the English Premier League side for the 65 minutes he was on the MCG pitch, scoring a classy goal and showcasing his vast array of skills before a capacity crowd of just under 100,000.

The Spanish side went 3-0 up late in the first half before City pulled a goal back via the penalty spot just before the break.

Benzema opened the scoring for Real after 21 minutes, volleying a screamer past Joe Hart after a cross from Gareth Bale.

Ronaldo’s magic moment arrived just four minutes later.

He brought the ball down inside the box and lobbed Hart, getting just enough of a touch to ensure the City keeper could only scramble the ball into the net.

Ronaldo produced his trademark goal celebration, much to the delight of the predominantly pro-Real crowd.

Pepe made it three with a thumping header just before the break before Yaya Toure pulled a goal back after a dubious penalty.

Cherysev added a fourth Real goal in the 74th minute thanks largely to some sloppy Manchester City defence.

City’s big off-season signing, Raheem Sterling, endured a fairly unhappy night and was booed with every touch.

The English heavyweights gave 16-year-old defender Cameron Humphreys his first taste of top team football.

There were concerns for City when off-season signing Fabian Delph was forced from the field with a hamstring injury just 18 minutes into his club debut.

Real Madrid’s easy victory handed them the inaugural International Champions Cup title.

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