Real Madrid pulled back from the brink to set up a final clash with Liverpool, as Manchester City suffered one of the most stunning Champions League defeat.
After Riyad Mahrez’s goal extended City’s 4-3 first-leg victory last week, they were two goals ahead on aggregate going into the 90th minute.
Then Rodrygo happened. In the final minute, the Brazilian substitute converted Karim Benzema’s left-wing cross from close range – Real’s first chance on target.
After Marco Asensio flicked on Dani Carvajal’s cross, he leveled the tie 90 seconds later with a header into the top corner.
City, who had hoped to reach an all-English Champions League final for the second year in a row, were stunned.
Before the final whistle, both teams had chances to win the match. Rodrygo was denied a hat-trick by Ederson, and then an unidentified Phil Foden blasted over from within the box.
So the game went to extra time, with Real scoring the game-winning goal in yet another great Champions League tie.
Benzema raced Ruben Dias to a loose ball in the box, but the City defender hauled him down.
He took the penalty alone and converted it for his 43rd goal of the season. It is, without a doubt, the most crucial.
City, who had hoped to reach an all-English Champions League final for the second straight season, were stunned.
Prior to the full-time whistle, both teams had chances to win the match. Rodrygo was denied a hat-trick by Ederson, while an unidentified Phil Foden blasted over from within the box.
So the game continued to extra time, where Real scored the game-winning goal in yet another classic Champions League match.
Benzema was taken down by City defender Ruben Dias after winning a loose ball in the box. He took the penalty himself and scored his season-high 43rd goal. It is, without a doubt, the most critical.
