Manchester City Dominates Real Madrid in Champions League Semi-Final
5-1 Aggregate Victory Secures Place in Final
Santiago Bernabeu Witnesses City's Prowess
Manchester City delivered a stunning performance at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, defeating Real Madrid 4-0 in the second leg of the Champions League semi-final.
After securing a 1-0 victory in the first leg at the Etihad Stadium, Pep Guardiola's side controlled the tempo of the game from the outset. City's relentless pressure and clinical finishing proved too much for the home side.
Erling Haaland opened the scoring for City in the 20th minute with a powerful header. Riyad Mahrez doubled the lead just before half-time with a stunning free-kick. The second half saw further dominance from City, with Phil Foden and Jack Grealish adding to the tally.
Real Madrid, despite having the backing of their home crowd, struggled to create clear-cut chances. The absence of Karim Benzema due to injury was a significant blow for Carlo Ancelotti's team.
With this emphatic victory, Manchester City secured a 5-1 aggregate victory and booked their place in the Champions League final. They will face either Liverpool or Villarreal for the ultimate prize in European football.
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