The penalty shootout had to decide the winner of the Champions League semi-finals between Manchester City and Real Madrid. In the end, Carlo Ancelotti’s team reached the semi-finals and won the round robin series 4-3. After 120 minutes, the result was 1:1.
The “Royals” took the lead in the 12th minute of the game. The goal scoring action started with a long pass from Dani Carvajal, which was intercepted by Jude Bellingham. The Englishman played for Fede Valverde. He made a good pass to Vinicius Junior, who was running into the penalty area. The Brazilian sent the ball deep into the sixteen. There, Rodrygo freed himself from the defender’s care. The Real striker’s first shot was saved by Ederson, but he had no chance on the rebound.
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The guests could have equalized just a few minutes later. Erling Haaland almost missed his header. “The Citizens” again threatened the visitors’ goal in the 27th minute of the game. Kevin De Bruyne’s shot from outside the penalty area was saved by Andriy Lunin. Before the break, Jack Grealish made a run down the left side of the pitch, but his shot landed in the side netting. The players went to the locker room with the score 1-0 for Real.
In the second half of the competition, the English champions looked for a way to score an equaliser. They managed to break through the Royals defense several times, but this did not translate into scoring. Łunin was in good spirits between the posts. The break happened in the 76th minute of the game. Jeremy Doku, who was introduced on the pitch a few minutes earlier, played the ball into the penalty area. The pass was intercepted by Antonio Rudiger. The football was at De Bruyne’s feet. Belgium coolly hit the crossbar and made the game a chance.
“The Citizens” did not hesitate and decided to follow suit. They moved into Real’s half and attacked more and more boldly. In the 82nd minute of the game, De Bruyne missed a good chance to score. The 32-year-old was in a perfect position to shoot, but he put the ball over the crossbar. At the end of the second half, the guests kept an optical advantage, but it did not turn into goals. It became clear that more time would be needed.
The extra 30 minutes were uncertain. Rudiger wasted the best chance to score. The German representative could have given Real the lead, but missed from a very close range. Finally, it’s time for a series of eleven.
It started with a decisive blow by Julian Alvarez. A moment later, Luka Modric came to the ball. However, the Croatian took a very weak shot, which was easily saved by Ederson. However, the happiness of “The Citizens” did not last long. Bernardo Silva shot into the center of the goal. Lunin did not hurry and stayed in place, with which he caught the ball without any problems. After him, Jude Bellingham came to football. The Englishman beat Ederson with confidence. Then Mateo Kovacić struck. However, Lunin noticed the intentions of the City midfielder. Ukraine saved the second penalty in this series.
Then Vazquez, Foden, Nacho and Ederson, who this time played the role of scorer, scored. Finally, Rudiger came to the ball. The German scored a goal to ensure his side won 4-3 in the penalty shootout and progressed to the Champions League semi-finals. In the two-legged game, which will include participation in the final, the Royals will face Bayern Munich. A few dozen minutes earlier, the Bavarians had eliminated Arsenal.
Manchester City – Real Madrid. Match result. Who won?
Manchester City – Real Madrid 1:1 (3:4 rk)
Objectives: De Bruyne 76 – Rodrigo
First match result: 3:3
Promotion: Real Madrid
2024-04-17 21:51:00
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