Real Madrid Sneak Past Manchester City in Champions League Semis

Real Madrid edged past Manchester City in a tense Champions League quarter-final clash, securing their spot in the semi-finals after a dramatic penalty shootout. Rodrygo put Madrid ahead in the first half, but Kevin De Bruyne leveled the score after the break, forcing the game into extra time and ultimately penalties.

The match started with an early goal by Rodrygo, capitalizing on a rebound to slot the ball home. Despite City’s efforts to equalize, including Haaland’s header hitting the woodwork, Madrid held firm defensively. De Bruyne finally broke through with a powerful strike to level the score.

Both teams had chances to snatch a winner in regular time, but the deadlock persisted into extra time. The tense affair continued into the penalty shootout, with Madrid ultimately prevailing as Rudiger converted the decisive spot-kick.

Real Madrid’s victory was sealed by Rudiger’s penalty, securing their place in the semi-finals of the Champions League.