Real Madrid secured a thrilling victory over Manchester City in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final clash at Etihad Stadium, ending City’s hold on the prestigious tournament with a penalty shootout triumph.
Despite an early setback with Rodrygo’s opener, the holders showcased resilience, rallying to equalise through Kevin de Bruyne’s late strike.
City’s relentless attack throughout the match demonstrated their dominance, but their inability to convert chances into goals proved costly.
As the match extended into penalties, City’s hopes were dashed as Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic failed to find the net, while Real Madrid’s keeper Andriy Lunin made crucial saves.
Former Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger sealed victory for Real Madrid, ending City’s quest for another Champions League triumph.
The defeat halted City’s pursuit of a Treble, comprising the Champions League, Premier League, and FA Cup titles.
Now, they must regroup for a challenging semi-final clash against Chelsea at Wembley Stadium on Saturday in the FA Cup while keeping an eye on the Premier League where they aim to win it for a fourth consecutive time.
Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in thee semifinals.