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Real Madrid Beat Manchester City on Penalties to Reach Champions League Semi-Finals
A Thrilling Night at the Bernabeu
The Stage Was Set for a Classic
The first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Manchester City had ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw, setting the stage for a pulsating second leg at the Santiago Bernabeu. Both teams had shown their attacking prowess, and it was clear that another high-scoring encounter was on the cards.
The atmosphere in the Bernabeu was electric as the two sides took to the field. Real Madrid, roared on by their passionate fans, started brightly and took the lead through Karim Benzema in the 22nd minute. The goal gave them a slender advantage, but City responded well and leveled the tie through Riyad Mahrez just before halftime.
The second half was a tense affair, with both teams creating chances but failing to find the winning goal. The game went into extra time, and it was Real Madrid who struck first through Vinicius Junior in the 103rd minute. However, City refused to give up and equalized again through Bernardo Silva in the 115th minute, forcing the tie to be decided by a penalty shootout.
Penalty Shootout Heartbreak for City
The penalty shootout was a tense affair, with both teams missing their first two spot-kicks. However, Real Madrid eventually prevailed, winning 4-3. Thibaut Courtois was the hero for Madrid, saving two of City's penalties. Karim Benzema scored the decisive penalty to send Real Madrid into the semi-finals.
The victory was a huge triumph for Real Madrid, who showed their resilience and fighting spirit to overcome a strong Manchester City side. City, on the other hand, will be left to rue their missed chances and will be disappointed to have exited the competition at this stage.
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