Manchester City Crash Out of Champions League on Penalties
Heartbreak as Real Madrid Exact Revenge
Pep Guardiola's Hopes Dashed in Dramatic Shootout
Manchester City's Champions League dreams were shattered at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, as they succumbed to a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat against Real Madrid. The match ended 4-3 in favor of the Spanish giants, with City's hopes now pinned on the Premier League and FA Cup.
The game was a thrilling encounter from start to finish, with both sides creating numerous chances. Real Madrid took the lead in the second half through Rodrygo, but City equalized in the dying seconds of extra time thanks to a Riyad Mahrez penalty. The match then went to a penalty shootout, where Karim Benzema scored the winning penalty for Real Madrid.
City's defeat will come as a huge disappointment to Pep Guardiola, who was hoping to lead his team to a second Champions League title. However, they can still salvage their season by winning the Premier League and FA Cup. They currently sit top of the Premier League table, four points ahead of Liverpool, and they face Watford in the FA Cup semi-final on April 23.
For Real Madrid, the victory is a major boost to their hopes of winning a record-extending 15th Champions League title. They will now face Chelsea in the semi-finals, with the first leg taking place at Stamford Bridge on April 25.
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