Real Madrid Stuns Manchester City with Dramatic Comeback to Reach UCL Final
Late Charge by Rodrigo and Benzema's Penalty Seal Victory
Madrid's Resilience Shines Through
In a thrilling encounter at the Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid overcame a seemingly insurmountable deficit to stun Manchester City and book their place in the UEFA Champions League final. Despite trailing 1-0 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate heading into the 90th minute, Madrid produced a remarkable comeback to secure a 3-1 victory and a 6-5 aggregate triumph.
Riyad Mahrez's goal in the 73rd minute seemingly put City in control of the tie, but Real Madrid refused to be deterred. In a dramatic finale, Rodrigo scored a stunning brace in the 90th and 91st minutes to level the aggregate score and send the match into extra time.
Real Madrid's momentum continued in extra time, and Karim Benzema converted a penalty in the 95th minute to put Madrid ahead for the first time in the tie. Despite a late onslaught from City, Madrid held on for a famous victory that has sent shockwaves through European football.
This result marks one of the most remarkable comebacks in Champions League history and has cemented Real Madrid's status as one of the tournament's all-time greats. They will now face Liverpool in the final on May 28th in Paris, France.
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