Real Madrid Advances to Champions League Semifinals After Penalty Shootout Win
Madrid Wins 4-3 on Penalties After 4-4 Aggregate Draw
By Daniel Taylor and Sam Lee
Real Madrid secured a dramatic victory over Manchester City in the Champions League quarterfinals, advancing to the semifinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win. The match at Etihad Stadium ended 1-1 on the night and 4-4 on aggregate.
The match was a thrilling affair, with both teams exchanging blows throughout the 120 minutes of play. Real Madrid took the lead in the 73rd minute through Karim Benzema, but Manchester City equalized just minutes later through Riyad Mahrez.
With the scores level and no further goals forthcoming, the match went to a penalty shootout. Real Madrid's goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, was the hero of the night, saving two penalties to give his team the win.
Manchester City, the defending champions, will be disappointed to have been eliminated from the competition, but Real Madrid will be delighted to be one step closer to another Champions League title.
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