MANCHESTER, England :Antonio Ruediger scored the decisive penalty as Real Madrid beat holders Manchester City in an edge-of-your-seat 4-3 shootout victory to reach the semi-finals of the Champions League after the teams were locked at 4-4 on aggregate following extra time on Wednesday.
Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 17, 2024 Real Madrid's Rodrygo celebrates scoring their first goal with Vinicius Junior and teammates REUTERS/Molly Darlington TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Soccer Football - Champions League - Quarter Final - Second Leg - Manchester City v Real Madrid - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - April 17, 2024 Manchester City's Josko Gvardiol looks dejected after the match REUTERS/Carl Recine "This is about the only way you can come to City and win. You work, sacrifice and win however you can."
England international Jude Bellingham picked a long ball out of the air with stunning control in the build-up to Rodrygo's goal. Vinicius Jr crossed to the 23-year-old Brazilian, whose first shot was batted away by Ederson before he tucked in an easy rebound. Rodrygo's goal was Madrid's final shot on target on a night that City had 68 per cent possession, but the home side squandered chance after chance - several from prolific striker Erling Haaland who was replaced at the end of normal time by Julian Alvarez.
"Defensively, offensively, we played exceptional in all departments, in everything, and unfortunately we couldn't win, so that's what it is."While Luka Modric failed to convert Madrid's opening spot kick, Bellingham, Lucas Vazquez and Nacho were on target for the visitors, and Julian Alvarez, Phil Foden and Ederson found the net for City.
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