Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero found himself on the losing end—not just emotionally but financially—during City’s Champions League clash with Real Madrid at the Etihad Stadium. The Argentine icon revealed on social media before the match that he had placed a hefty $10,000 bet, predicting two goals in the opening 45 minutes. But much to his disappointment, only one goal found the back of the net, courtesy of Erling Haaland.

While City fans erupted in celebration after Haaland’s strike gave them the lead, Aguero was left cursing his luck as the first half concluded with just the solitary goal, leaving his bet in tatters. Despite his financial loss, Aguero remained emotionally invested in the fixture due to his long-standing allegiance to Manchester City, where he became a club legend by scoring 260 goals in 390 appearances over a decade.

However, Real Madrid fans will remember Aguero not just as a City legend but also for his brief stint with their fiercest rivals, Barcelona. The Argentine striker managed just one goal in five appearances for the Catalan giants before an unexpected heart condition forced his early retirement. That lone goal? A consolation strike in a 2-1 El Clasico defeat—against none other than Los Blancos.

As Real Madrid held firm to frustrate both City and Aguero’s betting hopes in the first half, it was a small but satisfying reminder that no matter the stakes, Los Blancos always know how to spoil the party for their rivals, on and off the pitch.