REAL MADRID BEAT MANCHESTER CITY ON PENALTIES TO REACH SEMIS!
In a dramatic last-gasp comeback, Real Madrid defeated Manchester City on penalties to book their place in the semi-finals of the 2023/24 Champions League.
The second leg of the quarter-final tie at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night (April 17) saw a thrilling encounter between the two sides. After a 3-3 draw in the first leg, Man City were full of hope for a victory in Madrid and continued to show their attacking prowess.
However, Real Madrid, with their champion’s mentality, proved to be a tough and resilient opponent. They equalized 1-1 through Benzema in the 80th minute after going behind to a Phil Foden strike. The match then went into extra time without a further goal, forcing the tie to be decided on penalties.
In the shootout, Real Madrid held their nerve. Courtois saved Mahrez’s first penalty, before Rodrygo scored the decisive goal to send Real Madrid into the semi-finals.
This was a dramatic and nail-biting result, once again proving Real Madrid’s mettle in the Champions League. With this victory, Ancelotti’s side will face either Chelsea or Porto in the semi-finals.
Key points:
- Rodrygo continued his fine form with a crucial equalizer for Real Madrid.
- Thibaut Courtois was the hero for Real Madrid with a decisive penalty save.
- This is the 14th time Real Madrid have reached the Champions League semi-finals in the last 15 seasons.
Match result:
- Real Madrid 1 – 1 Manchester City (4-3 on penalties)
Man of the match: Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid)
