Real Madrid made a dramatic comeback in the dying minutes of the match against Manchester City to qualify for the Champions League final.
After they lost 4-3 in the first leg at Etihad Carlo Ancelotti's men needed to win the match against Pep Guardiola's side with a more than two goals scoreline. Manchester City were the favorites to reach the final and face their big rivals, Liverpool, especially from how they dominated the first.
The Citizens performed well in the first half which saw Real Madrid fail to have a shot on target during the half. The visitors increased their chances of qualifying for the next round when Riyad Mahrez scored a brilliant goal in the 73rd minute to take their lead in the game.
Manchester City was on the verge of qualifying for the final before the 90th minute. Brazilian forward Rodrygo gave the visitors a scare after he scored two quick goals in the 90th and 91st minute putting the match on a draw in aggregate.
Pep Guardiola was left in disbelief after Real Madrid was awarded a penalty after Ruben Dias fouled Karim Benzema in the box. The French striker converted the goal from the spot-kick to complete the big comeback on aggregate and ensure the Los Blancos reach the competition final.
Brazilian midfielder Casemeiro was terrific in midfield and he ensured Kevin de Bruyne and Phil Foden the main players for Manchester City couldn't create or get a goal. The 30-year-old missed the first leg due to injury but was amazing in the midfield.
Foden and De Bruyne were expected to make great contributions in the match but the Brazilian international was too solid at the back and played a big part in ensuring the two top midfielders struggled in the game.
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