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Published on 2024-04-17 22:07:33
Manchester City’s hopes of defending their Champions League title came crashing down in a dramatic penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid. The quarter-final tie ended in a thrilling 4-4 aggregate draw, with Real Madrid prevailing 4-3 on penalties after misses from Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic.
Despite Rodrygo giving Real an early lead at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City dominated the game and equalized through Kevin De Bruyne in the 76th minute. City had multiple chances to secure the win in normal time, with De Bruyne and Erling Haaland coming close, but it was Real Madrid, the 14-time winners of the competition, who emerged victorious.
City showcased their intent to dominate possession from the start, setting a high tempo but leaving themselves vulnerable to Real’s counter-attacks. Despite creating numerous opportunities, including Haaland hitting the crossbar and Silva missing a rebound, City could not break Real’s defense.
In a high-energy second half, City continued to press forward with shots from De Bruyne, Jack Grealish, and Phil Foden. De Bruyne eventually leveled the score after a scramble in the box, but City failed to capitalize on their momentum, with Foden missing a crucial chance in front of goal.
The game went into extra time, and both teams had limited opportunities, with Real Madrid defending resolutely. The match was ultimately decided by penalties, with Ederson saving from Luka Modric but Real’s Lunin denying Silva and Kovacic to secure their spot in the semi-finals.
Despite City’s disappointment, they put up a strong fight against a formidable Real Madrid side. The loss marked the end of their Champions League campaign, but City can take pride in their performance and look ahead to future challenges in the competition.
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