3-3 in the first meeting in Madrid between Real and reigning champions Manchester City. But in England it wasn’t just the weather that was colder, but also the offensive line.
Despite that, it was an early goal when Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior in a turn of the game slotted the ball in for his compatriot Rodrygo. But the finish was saved, and he had to react quickly when the ball bounced out to him again where he managed to make it 1-0 on his second attempt.
After that, it took until there was only a quarter of regular time left. Where Real Madrid failed to clear a cross down the ground, resulting in Kevin De Bruyne being able to push the ball into the back of the net from close range. A logical goal in terms of the game that the Manchester team has taken over more and more. In total in the match, City were noted for 34 scoring chances, while Real finished with eight.
The match went to extra time after it ended 4–4 over two legs. There continued the pressure from the home team, who went hard for a lead goal, but without the star Erling Haaland, who was replaced at the start of extra time.
But despite a lot of the ball, there were no great chances against a Madrid team that backed down. The match instead went to penalties, where Andriy Lunin became the hero for Madrid. After conceding the first penalty, he made two straight saves. Which paved the way for Real’s victory with 4–3 in the penalty shootout.
– I was practically dead in my feet at the end, says Real’s midfielder Jude Bellingham.
– It is so tough. They lie on the ball and move around you. Most teams would collapse when City are on like that, but we stood up really well.
Bayern Munich vidare
In the evening’s second quarter-final, Germany won. Bayern Munich and Arsenal were at 2-2 before the return in Germany, where it was a low-scoring story. Joshua Kimmich scored the game’s only goal in the 63rd minute, sending Bayern into the semi-finals.
Now Real Madrid and Bayern Munich face each other in the semi-finals.
