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Real Madrid fans witnessed a harrowing match that ended in a glorious moment destined to go down in the club’s history. The moment came after a tense penalty shoot-out, which resulted in Real Madrid’s spectacular victory over Manchester City in last night’s UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash, advancing them to the semi-final where they will face Bayern Munich on April 30.
A memorable performance
Despite Manchester City’s dominance in possession and shots, with 33 to Madrid’s 8, Madrid remained focused with the kind of resilience that has seen them lift the Champions League trophy 14 times. Madrid set the tone from the beginning of the match with a goal from Rodrigo in the 12th minute.
Real Madrid’s strategy was clear from the start, manage the pressure with a defensive setup and then counterattack when City least expected it. Each player visibly contributed to the defensive strategy designed to withstand City’s world-class attackers, highlighted by Antonio Rudiger, who kept Erling Haaland quiet throughout the match.
The heroes in white
Replacing the injured Thibaut Courtois, Andriy Lunin was nothing short of a hero for Madrid as he made some outstanding saves throughout the match, including two from penalties from Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic. His eight saves kept Madrid in the game, while his performance in the penalty shootout ended Real Madrid’s victory.
Carlo Ancelotti’s tactics during the match deserve gratitude, especially for his decision to bring on Luka Modric and Lucas Vázquez at the right time, helping to stabilize the match and take them to the final on penalties. It was Ancelotti’s experience that turned Madrid’s defensive vulnerabilities into a solidified system that kept City at arm’s length as the match progressed.
A night of high emotions and glory
Guardiola’s removal of key players before the penalty shootout was a blessing for Madrid when the final whistle blew, giving Madrid the advantage heading into the shootout. Despite a disturbing missed penalty by Luka Modric, Madrid remained calm and Rudiger scored the decisive penalty to win the shootout.
Preparing for the Champions League semi-final
The victory sets up a thrilling semi-final against Bayern Munich, which promises another epic Champions League clash. For Manchester City, it was certainly a tough loss given their control of the match. However, for Real Madrid fans, this match was a testament to the club’s spirit and will allow them to continue their quest for another Champions League title.
