Manchester City and Real Madrid Clash in Thrilling Champions League Semi-Final
Real Madrid Hold Nerve in Penalty Shootout
City and Real Madrid Draw 1-1 on the Night, 4-4 on Aggregate
Manchester City and Real Madrid played out a thrilling Champions League semi-final that went all the way to a penalty shootout. The teams drew 1-1 on the night and 4-4 on aggregate, with Real Madrid ultimately prevailing 4-3 in the shootout.
City took the lead in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium, but Real Madrid fought back to win the second leg at the Bernabeu. The hosts took the lead through Riyad Mahrez, but Rodrygo equalized in the 90th minute to send the game to extra time.
In extra time, Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid the lead, but Phil Foden equalized again to force a penalty shootout. In the shootout, Real Madrid scored all four of their penalties, while City missed one.
The result means that Real Madrid will face Liverpool in the Champions League final. It will be a rematch of the 2018 final, which Real Madrid won 3-1.
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