Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero made an outrageous bet before his former club’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Tuesday night.
Aguero confidently stated that he would cut off his testicles if Real Madrid beat Man City, only for the Spanish giants to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory at the Etihad Stadium.
The Bold Prediction That Backfired
Appearing on the Som I Serem FCB Podcast, Aguero expressed how confident he was that his former club would overcome Real Madrid. His bold statement—“Real Madrid cannot beat Man City. If they beat City, I will cut off my testicles!”—quickly went viral, but the match outcome left him red-faced.
While no one expects the 36-year-old to follow through on his extreme promise, the result was a bitter pill to swallow for the ex-striker.
Real Madrid take a 3-2 lead into the second leg of their #UCL play-off against Manchester City thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Jude Bellingham 🔥 pic.twitter.com/7h56Miv09I
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 11, 2025
Sergio Aguero’s Costly Gamble
Aside from his bold claim, Aguero also lost out financially.
The former Manchester City star revealed that he had placed a $10,000 bet on a specific outcome in the match. He predicted that there would be two goals in the first half — unfortunately for him, the bet didn’t land, leaving him with a hefty loss.
The defeat adds to City’s uncharacteristic season as Pep Guardiola’s side struggle to maintain the extraordinary high standards they’ve set in recent years.
Aguero after the game pic.twitter.com/S0zIt12wpb
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A Stunning Champions League Clash
The first leg of the Champions League knockout play-off saw Man City take the lead twice, courtesy of Erling Haaland’s goals.
However, Kylian Mbappe equalised in between, and Real Madrid turned the game on its head in the dying minutes.
Brahim Diaz’s late equaliser stunned the Etihad crowd before Jude Bellingham’s injury-time winner secured a crucial 3-2 victory for Real Madrid.
While the tie is far from over, Carlo Ancelotti’s men now hold the advantage heading into the second leg in Spain.
Vinicius Jr got the last laugh 🫣
A banner featuring Rodri kissing the Ballon d'Or alongside the words "Stop crying your heart out" was revealed by the home fans before kick-off 😳 pic.twitter.com/738V1bcnTB
— Sky Sports Football (@SkyFootball) February 12, 2025
Guardiola’s Response to City’s Collapse
Pep Guardiola acknowledged his team’s struggles after the game, admitting that City have lost their usual stability and composure, hinting at a mentality problem.
“I accept that it doesn’t work like it did in the past. I can’t be angry with my team because we know the team we’re facing. But when you’re so close to a good result and let it slip, it’s difficult to accept.”
City’s inconsistency this season has been a major talking point, with Guardiola’s side unable to replicate their dominant form from previous campaigns.
