A missed opportunity for Manchester City – they made it too easy for Real Madrid
by The Athletic
The Athletic— ’s quarter-final tie against was ultimately decided by a penalty shootout, after a 1-1 second-leg draw at the Etihad last night meant the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate. If , or if had struck the post with his and the ball had bounced out rather than in, there could have been a different outcome. But the fact it even reached penalties should be considered something of a failure for City, who recovered from going 1-0 down early on to . They created some chances, but relatively few considering...
Sportstar—Manchester City vs Real Madrid highlights, MCI 1-1 RMA, UEFA Champions League: Madrid qualifies for the semifinals after winning 4-3 on penalties. MCI vs RMA: Highlights of the UEFA Champions League 2023-24 quarterfinal second leg clash between Manchester City and Real Madrid from the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England.
Forbes—Real Madrid Stunned Manchester City To Progress In Champions League. The Spanish side saw off their English opponent on penalties after the tie finished 4-4 on aggregate, progressing to the semifinals.
The Guardian—Real Madrid dethrone Manchester City after Rüdiger holds nerve in shootout. Antonio Rüdiger had been booed throughout because the Manchester City support had not forgotten what he did as a Chelsea player to Kevin De Bruyne in the 2021 Champions League final; the forearm smash that put their midfielder out of the game, which they would lose.Rüdiger was a central figure here and, with his Real Madrid team leading through Rodrygo’s early goal, it was his fluffed clearance that played a part in De Bruyne’s 76th-minute equaliser, the goal that looked set to even the score on...