Pakistan, Oct. 2 -- Manchester City Women were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Madrid in the Women's Champions League on Thursday. Linda Caicedo gave Real Madrid the lead before Khadija Shaw equalised for the reigning English champions. City then survived a dramatic late scare when Real Madrid had a stoppage-time goal ruled out.

Caicedo opened the scoring after 29 minutes as Real Madrid took control of the first half. City improved after the break and played with greater aggression while putting more pressure on their opponents. Their efforts paid off in the 51st minute when Shaw fired the ball into the net.

Real Madrid appeared to snatch victory in the final minute when Silvia Cristobal found the net. However, referee Silvia Gasperotti disa...