Man City Knocked Out of Champions League by Real Madrid
City Lose on Penalties in Epic Encounter
Match Information and Stats Available
Manchester City have been eliminated from the Champions League after a dramatic penalty shootout defeat to Real Madrid in the semi-finals. The match, played at the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, saw City push the defending champions to their limits before ultimately falling short in a heartbreaking loss.
Real Madrid took the lead in the first half through Karim Benzema, but City fought back to equalize through Riyad Mahrez. The game remained deadlocked after extra time, forcing a penalty shootout.
City missed two of their first three penalties, giving Real Madrid the advantage. Benzema scored the winning penalty, sending Madrid to the final against Liverpool.
City's elimination from the Champions League is a major disappointment for the club, which had been hoping to win the trophy for the first time. However, they can take solace in a strong performance against a formidable opponent.
Match information, including stats and goals, is available on the UEFA website.
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