Real Madrid secured a spot in the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League after defeating defending champion Manchester City 4-3 on penalty kicks following extra time in the second leg of their quarter-final clash at “the Union” stadium last night.
The match, which ended in a 1-1 draw after regular time and extra periods, saw Rodrigo scoring first for Real Madrid in the 12th minute, with Kevin De Bruyne equalizing for Manchester City in the 76th minute. With the deadlock persisting through extra time, the outcome was decided by a penalty shootout, ultimately favoring the visiting team, Real Madrid.
Having tied 3-3 in the first leg at the Santiago Bernabéu last week, Real Madrid’s advancement sets up a semifinal encounter with Bayern Munich, who secured their place by defeating Arsenal. The first leg of this clash is scheduled for May 1.
In the other semifinal fixture, Borussia Dortmund will face Paris Saint-Germain on April 30.
