MANCHESTER, England -- Real Madrid scored two late goals to beat Manchester City 3-2 at the Etihad Stadium on Tuesday and take a giant step towards the last 16 of the UEFA Champions League.

Pep Guardiola's side were leading 2-1 after 86 minutes thanks to two goals from Erling Haaland, but former City forward Brahim Díaz came off the bench to equalise before Jude Bellingham scored a stoppage-time winner to stun the hosts.

It means Real Madrid will be in pole position to progress ahead of next week's second leg at the Bernabéu.

City went in at half-time 1-0 up thanks to Haaland's first-ever goal against Real Madrid. Kylian Mbappé equalised for the Spanish side only for City to take the lead again against the run of play. Phil Foden was brought down in the penalty area and Haaland stepped up to score from the spot. It looked at that point that City and Guardiola would take a narrow lead to Madrid. But that was before a calamitous closing spell for the Premier League side.

First, goalkeeper Ederson miscued a clearance under no pressure to gift Real Madrid the chance to equalise through Brahim. The 25-year-old had only been on the pitch two minutes before he rifled his finish into the net after Vinícius Júnior's shot had rebounded back off Ederson.

The City custodian was at fault again for Real Madrid's third. Ederson was caught in no-man's land as Vinícius ran through, lifting the ball over as Bellingham ran in to tap into an empty net -- prompting wild celebrations on the Real Madrid bench.

The job isn't done, but Carlo Ancelotti's side will now be heavy favourites to go through.

Manchester City blow yet another lead

Throwing away leads is becoming the story of City's Champions League campaign. This time it might end up costing them their place in the competition.

City were 1-0 up against Sporting CP and lost 4-1. They were 3-0 up against Feyenoord and drew 3-3. They were 2-0 up against Paris Saint-Germain and lost 4-2. On Tuesday night, they were 2-1 up with four minutes to go and still ended up losing 3-2.

The truth is that City were lucky to get out of the league phase after dropping so many points. In the old format, they would have been out already. It will take something miraculous in Madrid next week to save their campaign from here.

The worst part for Guardiola will be that the late implosion here was all City's own fault. Ederson was under no pressure at all when he scuffed a kick into midfield in the build-up to Brahim's equaliser. Then the Brazilian was caught on the edge of his penalty area when Vinícius took advantage of Rico Lewis' mistake to set up Bellingham. City have now conceded nine goals in the final 16 minutes of Champions League games this season. Throw in the late collapses against Manchester United and Brentford in the Premier League, and it's becoming a serious problem. -- Rob Dawson

Haaland and Mbappé finally go head-to-head

City's Rúben Dias was categorical before the game: this was City vs. Madrid, not Haaland vs. Mbappé. But it was Haaland vs. Mbappé, wasn't it? How could it not be, when the world's two most high-profile forwards share the same pitch, something they hadn't done since 2020, when they were still at Borussia Dortmund and PSG. This was a rare opportunity to compare the two, whose scarce head-to-head meetings have meant this isn't a Lionel Messi vs. Cristiano Ronaldo-level rivalry. At least not yet.

Haaland drew first blood with his well-taken, 19th-minute goal. Mbappé took a little longer to get going. He spurned a great chance to equalize before half-time, found in space, with time, inside the penalty area on the left, and firing well over the bar.

Early in the second half, there was another opportunity for Mbappé, saved at close range by Ederson. Then there was his goal, a moment of comedy more than quality, the ball ballooning off his shin and into the net. It might be the luckiest goal he's ever scored, but Mbappé didn't care, a big smile on his face.

Then, a penalty kick for City, Haaland sending Thibaut Courtois the wrong way, to restore City's advantage.

This personal contest ended Haaland 2-1 Mbappé. Bring on Part 2 next week. -- Alex Kirkland

Supersub Brahim shows his worth

You feel a bit for Brahim. Every week, he has to compete with Vinícius, Bellingham and an in-form Rodrygo for a place in the Real Madrid starting XI. And almost every week, he has to settle for a place on the bench. But his late cameo at the Etihad showed what a useful, under-the-radar attacking option he is for Ancelotti. He's a clever player, with a knack for finding space, and being in the right place at the right time, and his verve and instinct for finding the net started and finished the move which made it 2-2.

Ancelotti's insistence on picking all of his "fantastic four" forwards in the starting XI means Madrid are deprived of what was previously their best, game-changing option: Rodrygo off the bench. Rodrygo is a starter now, and on recent form, rightly so. That leaves a vacancy for the player who can be Ancelotti's first or second substitution, when the attack needs something different. On Tuesday night, that player was Brahim, and he didn't disappoint. -- Kirkland

Grealish's moment of brilliance cruelled by injury

For a brief moment, it looked like the type of night that could have been a turning point for Jack Grealish. It was a surprise that he was playing at all after a season that has seen him overlooked by Guardiola again and again. Named in the starting XI at the expense of Foden, he produced a moment of magic to set up the first goal for Haaland.

His clipped pass onto Josko Gvardiol's chest made the opportunity. It should have given Grealish a huge boost of confidence. Instead, he was limping off just moments later. He looked devastated as he made his exit and was consoled on the way off by Guardiola and Haaland.

Guardiola has made no secret of his desire to see Grealish return to the level which made him a regular in the team during the treble season. His impact against Madrid was a flash of the brilliance that everyone knows he's capable of. The danger now is that he's facing another injury lay-off, and when he returns he'll have slipped back down the pecking order. The arrival of Omar Marmoush in January has only added to the competition for places. -- Dawson

A big night for Vinícius ends in triumph

From the moment City fans raised their "Stop Crying Your Heart Out" banner behind one of the Etihad's goals pre-match -- showing their support for Rodri in the Ballon d'Or debate -- this was a night where Vinícius was always going to be scrutinized. There were boos from the home crowd from his very first touch, and every time he received the ball after that. And as you might expect from a player with his character, Vinícius raised his game in response.

He was denied an early penalty by the offside flag after bursting through the middle, and then hit the bar with a curling shot after Haaland's opener. He was equally dangerous as a provider, putting one good ball across goal before half-time, and creating a chance for Bellingham to head wide. As the second half went on, with an opportunity to test City sub Lewis, Vinícius was more subdued, until he played a key part in Madrid's late rally, lofting the ball over an out-of-position Ederson for Bellingham to squeeze in the winner.

Before that, Madrid's most impressive attacker throughout the 90 minutes might have been Rodrygo, a player who loves playing City. Overall, there was more than enough from Vinícius and Rodrygo -- and in the end, from Bellingham too -- to suggest Madrid's attack, with more clinical finishing, can cause City even more problems at the Bernabéu next week. -- Kirkland

METAIRIE, La. -- Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore has agreed to become the new head coach of the New Orleans Saints, the team announced Tuesday.

The Saints made the move official two days after Moore and the Eagles won Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans.

"At the start of the interview process, it was important to find a head coach who was the right fit for the New Orleans Saints organization," team owner Gayle Benson said in a statement. "Through the search process, it became clear that Kellen is the right person to help us re-establish a winning program and culture that our fans are accustomed to and have come to expect. I would also like to thank Darren Rizzi for his service as interim coach and leading our team this past season. I am truly grateful to him."

The Eagles defeated the Kansas City Chiefs 40-22, and quarterback Jalen Hurts was named Super Bowl MVP. Immediately after the Super Bowl win, Eagles coach Nick Sirianni jokingly pleaded with Moore to return to the team for another season.

"Let's run this s--- back, Kellen," Sirianni said, laughing.

Moore, 36, instead decided to move ahead with his quest to become a head coach after one season in Philadelphia. The Eagles averaged 27.2 points in the regular season (seventh in the NFL) and 36.3 points in the postseason (first in the NFL).

Former Los Angeles Chargers head coach Brandon Staley, who spent last season as an assistant coach with the San Francisco 49ers, is a leading candidate to become Moore's defensive coordinator in New Orleans, sources told ESPN. Moore was the Chargers' offensive coordinator under Staley in 2023.

Fixing the Saints' defense will be a major priority for Moore and whomever he hires as defensive coordinator. The Saints allowed the third-most yards per game last season (379.9).

The Eagles, meanwhile, will now be hiring their third offensive coordinator in the past three years. Moore replaced Brian Johnson, who was fired after the 2023 season. Johnson had replaced Shane Steichen, who left the Eagles after the 2022 season to become the Indianapolis Colts' head coach.

The Saints were the last team to fill their head coaching vacancy. Under NFL rules, they could not make Moore's hiring official until the conclusion of the Super Bowl.

The New York Jets, Dallas Cowboys, Chicago Bears, Jacksonville Jaguars, Las Vegas Raiders and New England Patriots all conducted coaching searches that concluded before the Super Bowl.

The Saints were willing to wait on Moore after flying to Philadelphia to interview him after the NFC Championship Game two weeks ago.

He was one of four candidates to interview in person with the Saints, who also conducted multiple interviews with New York Giants offensive coordinator Mike Kafka, Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver and Rizzi, the Saints' special teams coordinator who was promoted to interim coach after Dennis Allen was fired on Nov. 4.

Moore is the first head coach to come from outside the building since Sean Payton stepped away after the 2021 season. The Saints promoted Allen, then the defensive coordinator, to the open position after a quick coaching search that involved a small pool of candidates, each of whom interviewed once.

"I am excited to join the New Orleans Saints and deeply appreciate the faith that Mrs. Benson and the entire Saints organization have placed in me," Moore said. "I look forward to embracing the challenges ahead and am eager to get started. I would also like to thank the Philadelphia Eagles for an incredible 2024 season. I'm excited to begin this new chapter," Moore said in a statement.

Moore also is a departure from Allen, who was 50 and a second-time coach when hired. Moore will be one of the youngest head coaches in the league and comes from the offensive side of the ball, similar to Payton when he was hired in 2006. Payton had three seasons of experience as an offensive coordinator with the Giants upon his hiring.

Moore played quarterback for Boise State from 2007 to 2011 and in the NFL with the Detroit Lions and the Cowboys.

Moore started his NFL coaching career following his retirement from playing after the 2017 season. He was the Cowboys' quarterbacks coach in 2017 and the offensive coordinator in Dallas from 2019 to 2022. He was offensive coordinator for the Chargers in 2023 before taking the same position with the Eagles this season.

His offenses are ranked fifth (compared to all other NFL teams since 2019) in points per game (26.4) and yards per game (376.5), while his quarterbacks have posted a 62.1 Total QBR, also fifth in the NFL since 2019, according to ESPN Research.

INGLEWOOD, Calif. -- Ben Simmons opened a new chapter with the LA Clippers on Tuesday, practicing with the team for the first time after being waived by the Brooklyn Nets last weekend.

The No. 1 pick in the 2016 draft is expected to make his debut either Wednesday at home against Memphis or Thursday at Utah. He hasn't played since Feb. 1.

"I feel great, ready to go," Simmons said. "I just want to play basketball at a high level and I feel like that's going to happen here."

He left the Nets, who have a 19-34 record and are 12th in the East, for the Clippers, who are 29-23 and sixth in the West.

"It's easier when teams are transparent and understand who you are and what you need and how the team can help and how I can help them," Simmons said. "I feel comfortable. I know most of the guys on the team."

Simmons, 28, joins a veteran squad led by Kawhi Leonard, James Harden and Norman Powell.

"Defensively, it's a lot different when you're on the court with a lot of vets. It will be unique having a lot of guys like that on the court," Simmons said. "It's not going to take too long to get a feel for each other on the floor."

One of his new teammates is fellow Australian Patty Mills, who recently joined the Clippers.

"I've known Patty since I was young," said Simmons, who was born in Melbourne. "Having a familiar face like that around helps, but the guys have been great. Everyone has been very welcoming."

Simmons went to the Nets from Philadelphia in a deal for Harden at the 2022 trade deadline. But the three-time All-Star was never able to join Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the court that season. He hurt his back trying to get into shape after sitting out the first half of that season.

The injury problems, mostly due to lower back nerve damage, continued to limit Simmons. He made it through just half of the 2022-23 season, during which Durant and Irving were both traded, and played only 15 games last season.

Simmons played in 33 of the Nets' 52 games this season, starting 24, and averaged 6.2 points and 6.9 assists.

He was waived by the Nets last Saturday, with the sides agreeing to a buyout of his contract. He is making $40 million this season and is set to be a free agent this summer.

Coach Tyronn Lue regards Simmons' arrival as a fresh start for the Clippers.

"It's going to take a little time as far as rotations and how we play guys together but from a basketball standpoint, I'm kind of excited about it," he said.

Defensively, Lue says he expects Simmons to guard the best opposing players.

"He's up for the challenge," Lue said.

Simmons likes that the Clippers view him as a point guard first, although he also has played center at times.

"For me, that's truly my position," he said. "I see the floor, I want to get my guys easy buckets and control the pace. On the defensive end, I want to be a dog, I want to be able to get stops and put pressure on the ball."

The Clippers made multiple moves at the trade deadline, acquiring Bogdan Bogdanovic, Mills, Drew Eubanks and MarJon Beauchamp.

"I think everyone is just going to push each other and be better and expect greatness," Simmons said. "That's my expectation."

CHICAGO -- The Detroit Pistons set a franchise record Tuesday night after they built a 42-point halftime lead on the way to a 132-92 romp over the Chicago Bulls.

Detroit outscored the Bulls 71-29 in the first half, eclipsing the previous mark of 34 points against Chicago on March 23, 1969. The 40-point margin of victory was Detroit's largest since 2012 and tied for its third-largest ever on the road.

Malik Beasley set a Detroit record for 3-pointers in a season with 212 after making 7 of 10. The previous mark was 211 by Saddiq Bey in 2021-22. Cade Cunningham added 20 points, seven assists and six rebounds as the Pistons came away with their most lopsided win of the season.

Tobias Harris scored 18 and Ausar Thompson finished with 16 points as the Pistons rolled to their third win in a row.

The victory guaranteed the Pistons a winning record going into the All-Star break for the first time in 16 seasons, according to ESPN research.

The Bulls set a team record by missing their first 20 3-pointers before Ayo Dosunmu hit one near the end of the second quarter. They were 10 of 47 from beyond the arc and shot 35% overall in the game.

Things were so comical for Chicago that Nikola Vucevic threw his arms up in mock celebration after making a hook shot late in the first half that trimmed the deficit to 43. And the crowd cheered, too.

But there were boos as well during the drubbing, something Bulls guard Josh Giddey said the team "deserved."

"It is our responsibility as players to give them something to cheer for," Giddey said of the fans in the arena. "Tonight we probably deserved that. We didn't give them anything to cheer for. We were down 40 in the first half and that's not acceptable."

Chicago had just two players score in double figures -- Matas Buzelis (12 points) and Giddey (11). Coby White scored a season-low five, making just 2 of 13 shots and missing all eight 3-point attempts.

Chicago will have its chance for revenge when the teams meet again on Wednesday.

The Associated Press contributed to this story.

Free agent 7-footer Alex Len has changed course, signing a deal with the Los Angeles Lakers, the team announced Tuesday.

Len had intended to sign with the Indiana Pacers but decided to land in Los Angeles after the Lakers rescinded their trade to acquire Mark Williams and created a new opportunity for a center.

The Lakers waived Christian Wood to open up a roster spot to sign Len. Wood had yet to play this season while rehabbing from offseason knee surgery.

Len, 31, provides the Lakers with additional depth for a thin frontline, joining Jaxson Hayes as a positional center.

The Wizards acquired Len from the Sacramento Kings in a three-way trade last week in a deal that centered on Marcus Smart going from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Wizards.

Len had played in 36 games for the Kings this season, averaging 1.4 points and 1.8 rebounds in 7.2 minutes.

In his 12th NBA season, Len has career averages of 6.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 17.1 minutes.