Real Madrid secured their spot in the Champions League semi-finals with a dramatic victory over Manchester City, showcasing their prowess in the competition at the Etihad Stadium.
The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with Real Madrid triumphing 4-3 on penalties.
The game started with both teams cautiously testing each other’s defenses. Real Madrid broke the deadlock in the 11th minute when Rodrygo capitalized on a rebound to score after Ederson saved his initial shot.
Manchester City responded strongly, with Haaland hitting the crossbar and De Bruyne forcing a save from Lunin before the break.
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— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) April 17, 2024
In the second half, De Bruyne leveled the score with a well-placed shot from close range. Despite both teams’ efforts, the score remained unchanged, leading to extra time.
In extra time, Manchester City dominated the first half, but Rüdiger came close to scoring for Real Madrid with a shot that narrowly missed the target.
The match ultimately went to penalties, where Lunin emerged as the hero, saving two spot-kicks from Bernardo Silva and Kovacic. Bellingham, Lucas Vázquez, Nacho, and Rüdiger all converted their penalties for Real Madrid, securing their place in the semi-finals against Bayern Munich.
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— Manchester City (@ManCity) April 17, 2024