Manchester City Crash Out of Champions League After Heartbreaking Penalty Shootout Loss to Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola's side's hopes of winning a first European Cup were dashed at the Bernabeu
Real Madrid emerged victorious in a thrilling penalty shootout, with Karim Benzema scoring the decisive spot-kick to send the Spanish giants through to the semi-finals.
The match had been evenly poised after a 1-1 draw in the first leg in Manchester, and it was Real Madrid who took the lead on the night through Vinicius Junior's stunning solo effort in the first half.
City responded well and equalised through Riyad Mahrez's penalty just after the hour mark, but they were unable to find a winning goal in normal time or extra time.
The match went to a penalty shootout, and it was Real Madrid who held their nerve to win 4-3. Ilkay Gundogan missed the crucial penalty for City, and Benzema stepped up to score the winning spot-kick.
It was a heartbreaking exit for City, who had been one of the favourites to win the Champions League this season. Guardiola's side will now have to wait another year for their chance to lift the coveted trophy.
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