In a gripping encounter at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester City and Real Madrid battled fiercely in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal second leg. Real Madrid struck early with Rodrygo’s clinical finish in the 12th minute, capitalizing on Vinicius Jr’s incisive play.
Despite intense pressure from Manchester City, Real’s defense held firm for much of the match.However, City’s persistence paid off in the 76th minute when Kevin De Bruyne unleashed a thunderous shot into the net, leveling the scoreline at 1-1.
The game remained deadlocked through regular time and extra time, with both teams unable to break the deadlock.With the aggregate score tied at 4-4, the match was decided by a nerve-wracking penalty
shootout. Real Madrid held their nerve, prevailing 4-3 in the shootout.
Antonio Rudiger’s decisive penalty secured Real’s place in the semifinals, where they will face Bayern Munich.Despite Manchester City’s valiant effort, it was Real Madrid who emerged victorious, exacting revenge for their previous defeat and advancing in the quest for their 15th European title.