Madrid hold their nerve to knock City out on penalties

Manchester City’s hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. The holders recovered from going behind to Rodrygo’s early strike to lay siege to Real’s goal, finally equalising through Kevin de Bruyne a winner couldn’t be found in extra time with Madrid holding their nerve on penalties.

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All to play for as Real Madrid and City play out six goal thriller

Holders Manchester City and Real Madrid shared six goals in a thriller to leave their Champions League quarter-final evenly poised after the first leg at the Bernabeu. Pep Guardiola’s side took the lead in the second minute through Bernardo Silva but a quick fire double from soon put Real into the ascendency with further goals coming in the second half.

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Man City demolish Real Madrid to book Champions League final spot

Manchester City delivered a relentless performance laced with outstanding quality to overpower holders Real Madrid and reach the Champions League final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.

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De Bruyne thunderbolt earns City draw in Madrid

Kevin de Bruyne’s screamer earned Manchester City a Champions League semi-final first-leg draw at Real Madrid to keep their dream of a Treble on track. Pep Guardiola’s side dominated the early stages but found themselves behind after a stunning strike from Vinicius Junior.

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City capitulate as Madrid produce miraculous comeback to progress to Champions League Final

Real Madrid produced an astonishing late comeback against Manchester City to set up a Champions League final against Liverpool, as Karim Benzema’s extra-time penalty winner gave them an incredible 6-5 aggregate win over City. Riyad Mahrez had put City ahead on the night but a late comeback left them stunned.

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