City Fall in Champions League Semi-Final to Real Madrid on Penalties
City's Champions League Quest Ends in Heartbreaking Penalty Shootout
Manchester City's hopes of retaining their Champions League title were dashed on Wednesday night as they fell to Real Madrid in a dramatic penalty shootout. City lost 4-3 on penalties after the match finished 1-1 on the night and 4-4 on aggregate. The match was a rollercoaster of emotions for both sides, with City twice coming from behind to force extra time.
City Take Early Lead, Madrid Fight Back
City looked the more likely to score in the opening stages, and they took the lead in the 90th minute through Riyad Mahrez. However, Real Madrid showed their resilience and equalized just two minutes later through Rodrygo's header. In extra time, City had a number of chances to win the game, but they failed to take any of them. The match went to a penalty shootout, and it was Real Madrid who held their nerve to win 4-3.
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Man City 4-0 Real Madrid in Second Leg Agg 5-1 - Silva Scores First-Half Double Before Militao Own Goal
Manchester City put one foot in the Champions League semi-finals with a stunning 4-0 win over Real Madrid in the first leg of their quarter-final tie. Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half, and Phil Foden and Fernandinho added further goals after the break. Real Madrid were completely outplayed on the night and will need to produce a miracle in the second leg if they are to progress.
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