The leader of the highest English competition entered the prestigious duel with the White Ballet fantastically. Courtois capitulated for the first time in Real’s goal after a few tens of seconds, and when he hunted the ball from the net again in the 11th minute, it seemed like a trouble with Citizens. Shortly before half-time, however, Benzema bomber corrected the score and Real’s shares suddenly rose by a considerable amount.
None of the teams in the offensive game were going to cut off the gas and the fans saw a captivating performance. And especially another pack of goals. Foden and after him Bernanrdo Silva sent Manchester City in the lead by two goals. But Real always managed and reduced the difference to one hit.
First of all, Vinicus Junior (2: 3) shone from the perspective of the guests with a great solo from the middle of the pitch. Eight minutes before the end, Benzema transformed the penalty with an elegant curve and corrected with the second shot in the match to the final 3: 4. The White Ballet thus takes a close defeat from the Islands, which certainly gives him hope to fight at home for the final of the Champions League.
Villarreal will welcome Liverpool in Wednesday’s semifinals.
| Champions League – Semifinals, 1st match |
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| Manchester City – Real Madrid 4:3 (2:1) |
| Goals: 2. De Bruyne, 11. Jesus, 53. Foden, 74. Silva – 33. and 82. z pen. Benzema, 55. Vinícius Júnior. Judges: Kovács – Marinescu, Artene (all Rum.) – Fritz (video, Germany). ZK: Fernandinho – Nacho. Attendance: 55,097. |
| Manchester City: Ederson – Stones (36th Fernandinho), Dias, Laporte, Zinc – De Bruyne, Rodri, Silva – Mahriz, Jesus (83rd Sterling), Foden. Coach: Guardiola. |
| Real Madrid: Courtois – Carvajal, Militao, Alaba (46. Nacho), Mendy – Valverde, Kroos, Modrič (79. Ceballos) – Rodrygo (70. Camavinga), Benzema, Vinícius Júnior (88. Asensio). Coach: Ancelotti. |
