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Kevin De Bruyne is ready for Real Madrid.
The Manchester City superstar warmed up for Tuesday’s highly anticipated Champions League clash with a pair of excellent goals against Crystal Palace on Saturday, leading his side to a 4-2 victory at Selhurst Park.
The Belgian unleashed a sensational right-footed effort into the top corner for his first tally of the match.
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That is SENSATIONAL from Kevin De Bruyne. 🔥
Man City quickly level it right back up! pic.twitter.com/FyPLxybBWb
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Kevin De Bruyne SCORES!!
âš½ 1-1 Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
WATCH EVERY GOAL 👉 https://t.co/2w98QqADfX#PL #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/qLOgMPp5Zo
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He followed the goal up with a fierce left-footed strike in the second half.
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Kevin De Bruyne has his second as Man City pull away to a 4-1 lead! pic.twitter.com/Foz9duUELT
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 6, 2024
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Kevin De Bruyne SCORES!!
âš½ 1-4 Crystal Palace vs Manchester City
WATCH EVERY GOAL 👉 https://t.co/2w98QqADfX#PL #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/rBETjr56v8
— FuboCanada 🇨🇦 (@fuboTVCanada) April 6, 2024
The win briefly pushed Pep Guardiola’s team level with Liverpool atop the Premier League table. Fellow challengers Arsenal proceeded to move one point above both City and Liverpool with a win over Brighton later in the day.
The Reds can regain top spot by beating Manchester United in Sunday’s marquee contest.