Real Madrid knocked Manchester City out of the UEFA Champions League once again, securing a 2-1 victory at the Etihad Stadium to complete a convincing 5-1 aggregate triumph.
City’s hopes of a historic comeback from a 3-0 first-leg deficit were dashed early when captain Bernardo Silva was sent off for handling the ball on the goal line. Vinícius Júnior converted the resulting penalty to effectively end the contest.
Although Erling Haaland equalised before halftime, Vinícius struck again late to seal the win for the Spanish giants, who continue their dominance in the competition.
This marks the fourth time in five seasons that Real Madrid have eliminated Manchester City, underlining their pedigree on Europe’s biggest stage.
Pep Guardiola’s side now face mounting pressure, having gone winless in three matches, with a crucial League Cup final against Arsenal ahead and a challenging run in domestic competitions.
Meanwhile, Real Madrid march into the quarter-finals with confidence, reinforcing their reputation as perennial contenders in the Champions League.
