Real Madrid Beat Manchester City in Thrilling Champions League Penalty Shootout
Epic Match Ends in Dramatic Fashion
Madrid Advances to Semifinals
MANCHESTER, England (AP) -- Real Madrid emerged victorious from a pulsating Champions League quarterfinal clash against Manchester City on Wednesday night, triumphing 4-3 in a nail-biting penalty shootout.
The two European giants played out a pulsating 120 minutes at Etihad Stadium, with the match ending goalless after regulation time and extra time.
The penalty shootout was equally thrilling, with both teams missing early chances before Madrid's Karim Benzema slotted home the decisive spot-kick to send his team through to the semifinals.
Madrid's victory was a testament to their resilience and determination, as they battled back from a 2-0 deficit in the second half to force extra time. Manchester City, despite dominating possession and creating numerous scoring opportunities, were ultimately unable to find a winning goal.
The match will be remembered for its high quality and drama, and it is sure to be considered one of the classic Champions League encounters in recent memory.
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