History Made in Madrid as Real Madrid Complete Stunning Comeback to Reach Champions League Final
Tenacious Real Madrid Show Heart and Resilience to Overcome Manchester City in Thrilling Semi-Final Tie
Late Goals from Rodrygo and Benzema Seal Epic Victory
Madrid, Spain - In a dramatic evening at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Real Madrid completed a remarkable comeback to secure a spot in the UEFA Champions League final after trailing 5-3 on aggregate heading into the 90th minute. A blistering start to the second half saw young Brazilian forward Rodrygo score twice in the space of two minutes to level the aggregate score, before Karim Benzema converted a penalty in the 95th minute to send the Bernabeu crowd into raptures.
Manchester City, who had been dominant in the first leg, took the lead in the second half through a brilliant strike from Riyad Mahrez. The goal looked set to be enough to send the English champions through, but Real Madrid refused to give up.
Ancelotti's tactical switch to a more attacking formation paid off in the second half, as Real Madrid began to pile the pressure on City's defense. Rodrygo's first goal came from a cross by Ferland Mendy, while his second was a stunning long-range effort that flew into the top corner.
With the aggregate score tied, the game went to extra time. And it was Benzema who proved to be the hero, winning and converting a penalty after Ruben Dias was adjudged to have fouled him in the area.
The win is a testament to the fighting spirit and resilience of Real Madrid, who have now reached their 17th Champions League final. City, meanwhile, will be left to rue what might have been after coming so close to reaching their second consecutive final.
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