It was a dream start of the UEFA Champions League semi-finals for Manchester City, and as it has been for Pep Guardiola's team, it had everything to do with Kevin De Bruyne's influence on the pitch.

The Belgian footballer scored the opening goal for the English side just after 95 seconds into the game, which has undoubtedly given Guardiola's team more calm to work on the match. Even so, the goal gave fans and experts an idea on what Los Blancos needed to work on prior this clash and how Pep Guardiola and his staff prepared for the match.

De Bruyne went past Dani Carvajal and David Alaba to find the ball with a diving header, which he drilled past Thibaut Courtois. De Bruyne's goal was enough to help the Citizens make history in the competition, 

Kevin De Bruyne's strike on 95 seconds vs Real Madrid tonight is the fastest goal in a #UCL semi-final. @5liveSport

— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) April 26, 2022

In case you missed it, here is De Bruyne's opening goal for Manchester City (Image might be geo-restricted).

THE PASS FROM MAHREZ. THE FINISH FROM KDB.
95 seconds in, Manchester City score the fastest goal in a #UCL semi-final. pic.twitter.com/sTCu9KzhDF

— CBS Sports Golazo (@CBSSportsGolazo) April 26, 2022