Real Madrid managed to emerge victorious in a tough duel against Manchester City, second leg of the 2023/2024 Champions League quarter-final, Wednesday (17/4/2024). The match ended in a 1-1 draw, Madrid won on penalties with a score of 4-3.
The first leg meeting at the Santiago Bernabeu last week ended in a 3-3 draw. Now, playing at the Etihad Stadium, Man City is certainly more favored than the visiting team.
The match was relatively open from the first minute. Man City dominated more, but Madrid fought back very well.
This time Madrid even took the lead through Rodrygo’s goal in the 12th minute. Man City were only able to equalize in the second half through the action of Kevin De Bruyne (76′).
The 1-1 score lasted for 120 minutes. The match continued into a penalty shootout. Two Man City kickers failed, only one Madrid kicker failed. Los Blancos also won with a score of 4-3.
This victory took Real Madrid to the semifinals of the 2023/2024 Champions League. The defending champion Man City had to be eliminated.
The match started immediately at a high tempo. Madrid played braver and tried to take the initiative to attack. Man City also looked confident in front of their own supporters. 10 minutes walking.
In the 12th minute, Madrid scored the opening goal. Fast attack scheme from the right side. Vinicius sent a pass for Rodrygo. The first shot was blocked, the ball was immediately met by Rodrygo and scored! Man City 0-1 Madrid.
Madrid’s goal slightly changed the rhythm of the match. Man City also played more offensively, shifting possession of the ball. Until 30 minutes had passed, the hosts put more pressure on the visitors.
Man City’s attacks also looked dangerous. Grealish is the most troublesome player, De Bruyne also gets opportunities. Even so, the 1-0 score lasted until halftime.
The match continued again with a rhythm that was not much different. Man City locks up Madrid. 10 minutes went by, Madrid were still forced to defend. Lunin also made a number of important saves.
Madrid found it difficult to leave their own playing area. Man City is too dominant in possession of the ball. It wasn’t until the 70th minute that El Real got a chance, but Vinicius’ movement was easily stopped.
In the 76th minute, Man City finally scored a goal back. Attack from the left side, Doku penetrated the penalty box and sent a cross. The ball was blocked by Rudiger, but it fell in front of De Bruyne who was ready to shoot. Goal! Man City 1-1 Madrid.
The match took place with high intensity in the remaining 10 minutes. Man City created a number of opportunities, but Madrid defended well. Score 1-1 did not change, the match went into extra time.
