Real Madrid vs Man City

2022 - 5 - 4

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LIVE: Real Madrid, Man City Play for Place in Champions League ... (Sports Illustrated)

The two sides combined for seven goals in their meeting at the Etihad last week, with Man City coming away with the slight advantage.

Once again, it was Vinícius who had the chance in front of goal, but the Brazilian missed the target. While City recorded four shots on goal in the first 40 minutes, Real continued to miss the target. The start lacked the frenetic energy and disorder of the first leg with neither side able to capitalize on a serious chance.

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Real Madrid v Manchester City: Champions League semi-final ... (The Guardian)

Minute-by-minute report: Who will come out on top after last week's pulsating first leg? Find out with Scott Murray.

Upon reaching the edge of the box, Silva clips a pass to his right. City can, though, Silva dribbling down the right and winning a corner. 77 min: Asensio curls in low from the left, allowing Ederson to gather and channel his inner Pickford by flopping to the floor. The ball flicks off the top of Asensio’s head ... and then Rodrygo flashes a header into the top left! ET 98 min: A free kick for City out on the right. Militao hangs out a cynical leg and goes into the book. Benzema hoicks a volley across the face of goal, and Rodrygo slams home at the near post. ET 93 min: Camavinga slips Rodrygo into space down the right. ET 120 min: Grealish skitters down the left and wins a corner. Sterling slides in on Rodrygo and ends up in the book. Zinchenko dives in the environs of Rodrygo and claims a penalty, but come off it. By contrast, the hosts cavort with a mixture of disbelief and glee.

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Real Madrid vs. Man City result: Benzema the remontada hero again ... (Sporting News AU)

Real Madrid face Manchester City in the highly anticipated second leg of their Champions League semi-final tie, with Pep Guardiola's men having a 4-3 lead ...

Cancelo does well to win a corner for City but Real eventually manage to clear the danger. 26 mins: Toni Kroos tries his luck from a free-kick, with his effort deflecting off Mahrez as Real look to up the ante. GOAL - Real Madrid 0-1 Manchester City (Mahrez) Riyad Mahrez scores a superb goal to put City ahead on the night and they now lead 5-3 on aggregate. 90 minutes from kickoff: The first leg in Manchester was hugely entertaining and it is hoped that tonight's clash will also be of a very high standard. 1 hour from kickoff: Although City have a one-goal lead to predict, it is difficult to imagine Pep Guardiola setting his team up with an entirely defensive mindset. Pep Guardiola's side have looked assured in possession and have managed to cope well with the threat of Real so far but can they do the same in the second half? The Real Madrid midfielder now requires treatment but is okay to continue. Full time in normal time: Real Madrid 2-1 Manchester City (5-5 on aggregate): Extra-time will now follow after an unbelievable comeback from Real. City seemed set for the final following Mahrez's goal but substitute Rodrygo scored two goals in as many minutes for Real late on. 55 mins: Benzema looks to play in Vinicius Junior, but Laporte makes a vital interception. It's heartbreaking for City but it's Real who will face Liverpool in Paris. Full-time: Real Madrid 3-1 Manchester City (Real Madrid win 6-5 on aggregate): Real Madrid make it through to the Champions League final, something which seemed almost impossible in the closing stages of normal time. The first chance of extra-time falls to Benzema, whose shot is saved.

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'Unbelievable': Real Madrid seal stunning CL miracle after all-time ... (Fox Sports)

'Unbelievable': Real Madrid seal stunning CL miracle after all-time Man City 'implosion'

City’s collapse would have been almost inexplicable had it been against anyone other than Real Madrid, who advance to their 17th final in the competition. And just five minutes into the extra period, the turnaround was complete. “The game was close to finished and we managed to find the last energy we had.”

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