Manchester City vs. Real Madrid: Live Reaction to Thrilling Penalty Shootout
Subheading: Real Madrid Advances to Champions League Semifinals
April 17, 2024 at 7:45 PM EDT
After a thrilling penalty shootout, Real Madrid has defeated Manchester City 4-3 to advance to the Champions League semifinals. The match ended 4-4 on aggregate, with Rodrygo scoring a late equalizer for Real Madrid in extra time. In the shootout, Karim Benzema, Toni Kroos, Luka Modric, and Rodrygo all converted their spot-kicks for Real Madrid, while Riyad Mahrez, Ilkay Gundogan, and Rodri scored for Manchester City. Joao Cancelo missed the decisive penalty for Manchester City, giving Real Madrid the victory.
The match was a rollercoaster of emotions, with both teams having chances to win. Manchester City took the lead in the second half through Riyad Mahrez, but Rodrygo equalized for Real Madrid in the 90th minute. The match went into extra time, and Rodrygo scored again in the 104th minute to give Real Madrid the lead. However, Aymeric Laporte equalized for Manchester City in the 115th minute, setting up the penalty shootout.
Real Madrid's victory is a testament to their resilience and determination. They never gave up, even when they were down a goal in the second half. Their victory is a major upset, as Manchester City were the favorites to win the Champions League this season. Real Madrid will now face either Bayern Munich or Arsenal in the semifinals.
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