Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City in the rematch of the quarterfinal series and reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League. He suffered and ended up having the last laugh. Rodrygo gave the final stitch to a great against the white team to advance it. In the second part, De Bruyne’s goal made it 1-1 but it was not enough for the comeback. So they went to the supplementary and, then, to The Spaniards won the penalties 4-3. Relive the duel by Star+ (only for South America).
De Bruyne made it 1-1 between Manchester City and Real Madrid in the Champions League. Getty Images
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After Rodrygo’s quick goal for Real Madrid, 12 minutes into the first half, it seemed that Manchester City would never be able to tie this match. A very withdrawn Real Madrid, waiting for another counterattack, gave the impression of having neutralized the current champion. But Doku’s entry and De Bruyne’s performance equalized a series that, for now, must go to extra time.
Minutes after entering the field, replacing Grealish, Doku received on the left wing and faced his double mark, Valverde and Carbajal. Despite them he managed to overwhelm and central.
The ball reached the six-yard box, at the feet of Rudiger who made the only mistake of the night. His clearance fell short and The chance of a tie served to De Bruyne. The Belgian did not fail. He kicked hard and high to beat Lunin and made it 1-1.
Five minutes later, another overflow on the left wing left De Bruyne in a position to turn the game around. This time, the Belgian shot on the run with the same force but with less direction. The ball went over the crossbar and the result remained intact. It was the chance that could change the elimination that occurred half an hour later, after extra time, on penalties.
Real Madrid eliminated Manchester City from the Champions League on penalties
Manchester City was dominant from 0-1, forced by the result, and Real Madrid was very closed in defense and waiting for a lethal counterattack, like the goal, to define the series. Until City equalized in the last quarter of an hour. In overtime, both had a chance to win but the tie remained unchanged until the end.
With the score 1-1 in 120 minutes, the match had to be decided on penalties. Julián Álvarez put City ahead and Modric failed for Real Madrid. The white team seemed lost but their goalkeeper appeared. The Ukrainian Lunin He saved the shots of Bernardo Silva and Kovacic and left the celebration for Rudiger in the fifth shot.
The German was able to redeem himself for his mistake in City’s draw. Rudiger showed hierarchy and temperance to convert the last penalty. So, Real Madrid won 4-3 in the definition, eliminated champion Manchester City at home and got into the Champions League semi-finals, his favorite trophy.