Real Madrid and Manchester City played an epic match with a thrilling exchange of goals in extra time. Game details and quotes from the main protagonists.
Real Madrid advanced to the Champions League semifinals after a dramatic 3-2 victory over Manchester City. Following a 1-1 draw in the first leg, the Madrid club prevailed in extra time.
Vinicius and Foden light up the Bernabeu
The match started with a quick goal by Phil Foden in the 12th minute, but just five minutes later, Rodrigo responded with a precise strike. In the second half, Vinícius Jr. put Real ahead, but Haaland leveled the score in the 78th minute. The final minutes of regular time were evenly contested with no clear chances.
We knew we could turn the game around if we stayed composed. Overtime is our home.
— Карло Анчелотти, главный тренер Реала
Federico Valverde is the hero of the Madrid night.
In the 103rd minute, Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde decided the match by bursting into the penalty area and firing a powerful low shot into the corner. This goal marked the Uruguayan's 5th in the current Champions League. City tried to salvage the game, but Courtois saved a dangerous strike from Grealish in the 117th minute.
Now Real Madrid will face Bayern Munich in the semifinals, after Bayern defeated Arsenal the day before. Meanwhile, Manchester City ends their European campaign, shifting focus to the Premier League title race.