Real Madrid Stuns Manchester City in Champions League EpicReal Madrid Stuns Manchester City in Champions League Epic In a pulsating Champions League semi-final second leg at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, Real Madrid conjured up a remarkable comeback to overcome Manchester City 3-1 (6-5 on aggregate) and reach the final. After a goalless first half, Riyad Mahrez put Manchester City ahead in the 73rd minute, stunning the home crowd into silence. The visitors appeared to have wrapped up the tie and were cruising towards the final. However, Real Madrid refused to surrender. In a dramatic finale, substitute Rodrygo scored twice in the 90th and 91st minutes, sending the Bernabéu into delirium. The Spanish giants had leveled the aggregate score and forced extra time. With the momentum firmly in their favor, Real Madrid continued to press in extra time. Just seven minutes in, Karim Benzema converted a penalty to put the hosts 3-1 ahead, completing a remarkable turnaround. Manchester City threw everything forward in search of an equalizer, but Real Madrid’s defense held firm. The Spanish champions weathered the storm and held on for a famous victory. The atmosphere at the Bernabéu was electric, the crowd roaring with delight as their team defied the odds. Real Madrid’s never-say-die spirit was on full display, and they will now face either Liverpool or Villarreal in the Champions League final. For Manchester City, the defeat was a bitter pill to swallow. Despite dominating for much of the tie, they were undone by Real Madrid’s clinical finishing and unwavering determination. The semi-final clash will be remembered as one of the most thrilling in Champions League history. Real Madrid’s stunning comeback will live long in the memory of football fans around the world, and they will now go into the final as favorites to lift the trophy.
