Madrid Edge City in Epic Champions League Clash
Stunning Night at the Bernabeu
The Santiago Bernabeu witnessed a thrilling Champions League quarter-final second leg clash as Real Madrid and Manchester City battled it out in a pulsating encounter. Both teams fought valiantly, but it was ultimately Madrid who emerged victorious, claiming a 4-3 penalty shootout win after a 4-4 aggregate draw.
An Unforgettable Night at the Etihad
Madrid arrived in Manchester with a 1-1 deficit from the first leg. However, the Spanish giants showed their determination and resilience by taking an early lead through Karim Benzema. City responded well and equalized through Bernardo Silva, setting the stage for an enthralling second half.
The match ebbed and flowed, with both teams creating numerous chances. In the end, it was Madrid who held their nerve in the penalty shootout, with Thibaut Courtois making a crucial save from Riyad Mahrez's spot-kick.
The victory was a major boost for Madrid, who are now just two wins away from reaching the Champions League final for the third time in four years. City, on the other hand, will be disappointed to have come so close to securing a place in the semi-finals, but they can take solace in the fact that they pushed one of Europe's best teams to the limit.
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