Real Madrid Stun Manchester City in Champions League Semifinals
City Fall to Defending Champions on Penalties
In a thrilling UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg, Real Madrid pulled off a stunning upset, defeating Manchester City 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. The result marked Real's fifth win in the competition's history and sets up a final matchup with Inter Milan in Istanbul.
Silva's First-Half Double Gives City Hope
Manchester City took an early lead in the match through Bernardo Silva's brilliant individual goal in the 37th minute. The Portuguese midfielder danced past several Real defenders before unleashing a low shot into the bottom corner. Silva doubled City's advantage just before halftime, capitalizing on a mistake by Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois.
Real Fight Back in Second Half
However, Real Madrid refused to go down without a fight. The Spanish giants dominated possession in the second half and eventually found their equalizer through Karim Benzema's header in the 73rd minute. The match went to penalties, where Real prevailed thanks to saves from Courtois on Riyad Mahrez and Ilkay Gundogan.
City's European Ambitions Crushed
The loss is a major disappointment for Manchester City, who had been heavily favored to reach the final. The defeat also continues City's wait for their first Champions League title. Real Madrid, meanwhile, remain the most successful team in the competition's history and will be looking to add to their tally in Istanbul.
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