City 1-1 Real Madrid: Real Win 4-3 on Pens | Man City Editorial
Match Report Highlights
The Santiago Bernabeu witnessed a thrilling Champions League quarterfinal clash between Real Madrid and Manchester City, ending in a dramatic penalty shootout victory for the Spanish giants.
The match had ended 1-1 after extra time, with Riyad Mahrez's opener for City canceled out by Rodrygo's late equalizer. In the shootout, Thibaut Courtois saved spot-kicks from İlkay Gündoğan and Raheem Sterling, while Karim Benzema scored the decisive penalty to send Real Madrid into the semifinals.
Key Moments
City Take the Lead: Bernardo Silva's cross found Mahrez inside the box, who controlled the ball with his first touch and fired a low shot past Courtois in the 73rd minute.
Rodrygo's Late Equalizer: In the dying seconds of stoppage time, Luka Modric's cross reached Rodrygo, who calmly slotted home to level the score and force extra time.
Penalty Drama: In the shootout, Courtois saved City's first two penalties from Gündoğan and Silva. Real Madrid's Modric and Kovacic also missed their spot-kicks, but Benzema kept his nerve to seal the victory.
This result marks a significant triumph for Real Madrid, avenging their defeat to City in last year's semifinals. They now advance to the last four, where they will face either Bayern Munich or Villarreal.
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