Manchester City and Real Madrid Battle in Thrilling Champions League Quarterfinal
Dramatic Penalty Shootout Determines Winner
Real Madrid emerged victorious in a high-stakes Champions League quarterfinal clash against holders Manchester City, securing a narrow 4-3 triumph via penalty shootout. The first leg of the highly anticipated matchup ended in a thrilling 3-3 draw, leaving the outcome hanging in the balance.
Extended Play and Penalties
After an intense 90 minutes produced no clear winner, the teams entered extra time. With no additional goals scored, the match went to a dramatic penalty shootout. Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois saved two crucial penalties, while Karim Benzema netted the winning spot-kick to send his team through to the semifinals.
Match Recap and Analysis
The first leg of the quarterfinal witnessed an exciting contest between two heavyweight teams. Manchester City took the lead through Kevin De Bruyne's early strike, but Real Madrid equalized courtesy of Karim Benzema's penalty. The second half saw a flurry of goals, with Gabriel Jesus and Phil Foden extending City's lead and Vinicius Junior and Benzema drawing Real Madrid level.
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