Manchester City vs Real Madrid: Match Replay and Highlights
UEFA Champions League Semi-finals - 2nd Leg
Match Date: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Manchester City secured their spot in the UEFA Champions League final with a dominant 4-0 victory over Real Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final clash. The match, played at the Etihad Stadium, saw City put on a masterful performance to overturn a 4-3 deficit from the first leg.
City opened the scoring in the 11th minute when Kevin De Bruyne curled a stunning free-kick into the top corner. The hosts continued to dominate possession and create chances, and their lead was doubled by Gabriel Jesus just before the half-hour mark. Jesus pounced on a loose ball in the box and fired home from close range.
In the second half, City continued to press forward, and they extended their lead further through Riyad Mahrez in the 55th minute. Mahrez received a pass from De Bruyne on the right wing and cut inside before firing a low shot into the bottom corner. The icing on the cake came in the 73rd minute when Bernardo Silva slotted home a penalty after Karim Benzema was brought down in the box.
The victory marked City's first-ever appearance in the Champions League final. They will now face either Liverpool or Villarreal in the final, which will be held in Istanbul on June 10.
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