The fourteen(14) time champions league winners Real Madrid, were eliminated from the champions league by Manchester City, yesterday during the Champions League semi-final second league fixture at the Etihad Stadium.
Madrid arrived at Etihad Stadium with a one-all draw in the first league of the champions league knockout stage. Manchester City was warmly welcomed by the crowd with chants and cheers and had a home advantage over Real Madrid.
In the first league Real Madrid And Manchester City Drew 1-1 with Vinicius Junior scoring the first goal of the game for Real Madrid and Kelvyn Debryne leveling the score just after the break.
However, Manchester City tore apart the 14-time champions league winners Read Mardid, by winning 4-0 to secure a 5-1 aggregate win and a place in the final against Inter Milan on June 10 in Istanbul.
Bernardo Silva who showcased his masterclass and intricating movements on the field made the defense of Real Madrid look questionable and opened the scoring for City as he smashed a near-post effort past Courtois.
The Portugal star doubled the score with a header in the first half, giving manchester city full control over the game.
Even with Manchester leading with two goals, Madrid was very optimistic about having a comeback in the second half because of their history of series of comebacks.
However, it turned out to be a night of utter humiliation as the third goal which came during the second half of the game was recognized by UEFA as an own goal by Miltao when Swiss defender Akanji’s strike hit the defender and enters the net.
Madrid fans were in their night of paradise and stunned as Alvarez capped the night with his goal making the aggregate (5-1).
Manchester has another opportunity to win the champions league for the first time in their lives. They are also likely to grab a treble this season, which includes FA Cup, Premier League, and Champions League.
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