Real Madrid Stuns Manchester City with Dramatic Comeback to Reach Champions League Final
Rodrygo's Late Brace and Benzema's Penalty Seal Historic Victory
Aggregated Score: Real Madrid 6-5 Manchester City
In a thrilling and chaotic second leg of the Champions League semi-final, Real Madrid staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Manchester City 3-1 in extra time.
After a goalless first half, Manchester City took the lead early in the second half through Riyad Mahrez's penalty. The goal seemed to have put City firmly in control of the tie, especially considering their 4-3 first-leg advantage.
However, Real Madrid refused to give up. In the 90th minute, substitute Rodrygo Goes scored a stunning goal to level the aggregate score. Just two minutes later, Rodrygo struck again with a clinical finish to put Real Madrid ahead.
In extra time, Karim Benzema sealed the victory with a penalty in the 95th minute. The goal sent shockwaves through Manchester City and sparked wild celebrations among Real Madrid players and fans.
With this dramatic comeback, Real Madrid has reached its 17th Champions League final. The Spanish giants will face Liverpool in the final on May 28th in Paris.
For Manchester City, the defeat is a bitter blow. Despite dominating much of the game, they were unable to hold on to their lead and will now have to wait another year for their elusive first Champions League trophy.
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