Real Madrid has crushed Manchester City's hopes of winning a second consecutive treble after winning the quarterfinal round via penalties (4-4 aggregate, 4-3 PK) on Wednesday.
Antonio Rüdiger's penalty kick clinched the win for Real Madrid, who exacted revenge on Manchester City after losing 4-0 to them in the second leg of last year's Champions League semifinals.
CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ @CBSSportsGolazoREAL MADRID TAKE DOWN THE DEFENDING CHAMPS TO ADVANCE TO THE <a href="">#UCL</a> SEMIFINALS! <a href="">
Real Madrid and Manchester City posted a 3-3 draw in the first leg.
Man City dominated the second leg, but they somehow didn't have a victory to show for it.
markstats bot @markstatsbotMan City 1 : 1 Real Madrid<br><br>▪ xG: 2.99 - 1.44<br>▪ xThreat: 2.81 - 0.99<br>▪ Possession: 67.1% - 32.9%<br>▪ Field Tilt: 91.5% - 8.5%<br>▪ Def Action Height: 59.2 - 35.4<a href="">#msbot_ucl</a> <a href="">#ucl</a> <a href="">
Rodrygo put Real Madrid up 4-3 on aggregate after this 12th-minute goal:
CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ @CBSSportsGolazoIt only took Rodrygo 12 minutes to get things at the Etihad 💥<br><br>The first touch from Jude though 👀 <a href="">
Kevin De Bruyne responded for Man City in the 76th minute, tying this quarterfinal up at four apiece.
CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ @CBSSportsGolazoKEVIN DE BRUYNE PLAYS MAN CITY HERO ONCE AGAIN!<br><br>The Etihad comes alive! 🔥 <a href="">
In penalties, Manchester City grabbed the early 1-0 edge after Ederson's save on Luka Modric.
CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ @CBSSportsGolazoEDERSON SAVES MODRIC'S PENALTY 😳 <a href="">
But Andriy Lunin made back-to-back saves on Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic, giving Real Madrid the advantage:
CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ @CBSSportsGolazoBernardo Silva went down the middle. Andriy Lunin didn't move! <a href="">
Rüdiger's goal later sealed the upset, and now the team is going back to the UCL semifinals for the fourth straight time (and 12th time in 14 years).
Real Madrid fans were clearly elated, and analysts were impressed as well. Meanwhile, others reveled in Manchester City's loss.
Colin Millar @Millar_ColinReal Madrid have all-season been without Courtois, Alaba, Eder Militao with ACL injuries, midfielder Tchouaméni has often had to play there, he was suspended tonight too. Just 20 league goals conceded, 8 points clear at the top and into UCL semi-finals. Some achievement.
Brendan Boyle @BrendyBoyleDon't think Real Madrid and Ancelotti (and Zidane in the past) get the credit they deserve for being so mentally tough in these type of games, being able to get world class players to put in an absolutely massive shift for the team.
Xav Salazar @XavsFutbolThe absolute biggest appreciation for Antonio Rudiger. He saw all his fellow defensive partners fall to injuries, and he rose to the occasion to consistently hold the line when it matters most. An absolute monster of a CB. So incredibly grateful he plays for Real Madrid. <a href="">
Kelvin Odanz @MrOdanzThis is what Real Madrid lives for. This is what makes us Real Madrid. This is why we are kings of this competition. Hala Madrid!!!! <a href="">
WolfRMFC @WolfRMFCNah but can we talk about how Barca and Atletico fans tuned in to hate-watch us today and they suffered like us for 120 mins just to see Real Madrid win the most Real Madrid fashion in the end lmaoooo
Noodle Vini @vini_ballI'm so gassed man, I don't even know what I'm doing, I don't know what to tweet, I just know I love Real Madrid so much...<br><br>This club defines all the laws, all the rules, all the percentages, I don't even know what I'm saying HALA MADRID 🤍
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Kam #8🏁 @CulturecamsThis Man City & Arsenal FEAST. <a href="">
gvardiolszn @etihadstoner"Nobody cares about man city"<br><br>Rival fans when we lose: <a href="">
Manchester City now turns its attention toward winning the Premier League. With six matches remaining, the Citizens have 76 points, just one ahead of second-place Arsenal.
As for Real Madrid, they'll now face Bayern in the semifinals. Dortmund will take on PSG in the other semi.
