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    Real Madrid Thrills Fans by Beating Manchester City on Penalties in UCL QF

    Paul KasabianFeatured Columnist IIApril 17, 2024

    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Antonio Ruediger of Real Madrid celebrates with teammates after scoring the sides winning penalty in the penalty shoot out during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final second leg match between Manchester City and Real Madrid CF at Etihad Stadium on April 17, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)
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    Real Madrid has crushed Manchester City's hopes of winning a second consecutive treble after winning the quarterfinal round via penalties (4-4 aggregate, 4-3 PK) on Wednesday.

    Antonio Rüdiger's penalty kick clinched the win for Real Madrid, who exacted revenge on Manchester City after losing 4-0 to them in the second leg of last year's Champions League semifinals.

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    REAL MADRID TAKE DOWN THE DEFENDING CHAMPS TO ADVANCE TO THE <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/UCL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#UCL</a> SEMIFINALS! <a href="https://t.co/tJXAcQyGFu">pic.twitter.com/tJXAcQyGFu</a>

    Real Madrid and Manchester City posted a 3-3 draw in the first leg.

    Man City dominated the second leg, but they somehow didn't have a victory to show for it.

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    Man City 1 : 1 Real Madrid<br><br>▪ xG: 2.99 - 1.44<br>▪ xThreat: 2.81 - 0.99<br>▪ Possession: 67.1% - 32.9%<br>▪ Field Tilt: 91.5% - 8.5%<br>▪ Def Action Height: 59.2 - 35.4<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/msbot_ucl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#msbot_ucl</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ucl?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ucl</a> <a href="https://t.co/rxS0Yae9tZ">pic.twitter.com/rxS0Yae9tZ</a>

    Rodrygo put Real Madrid up 4-3 on aggregate after this 12th-minute goal:

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    It only took Rodrygo 12 minutes to get things at the Etihad 💥<br><br>The first touch from Jude though 👀 <a href="https://t.co/Ly8pgWMvme">pic.twitter.com/Ly8pgWMvme</a>

    Kevin De Bruyne responded for Man City in the 76th minute, tying this quarterfinal up at four apiece.

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    KEVIN DE BRUYNE PLAYS MAN CITY HERO ONCE AGAIN!<br><br>The Etihad comes alive! 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/1Lm7MLZYs8">pic.twitter.com/1Lm7MLZYs8</a>

    In penalties, Manchester City grabbed the early 1-0 edge after Ederson's save on Luka Modric.

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    EDERSON SAVES MODRIC'S PENALTY 😳 <a href="https://t.co/Rs0xVRBRiD">pic.twitter.com/Rs0xVRBRiD</a>

    But Andriy Lunin made back-to-back saves on Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic, giving Real Madrid the advantage:

    Real Madrid Thrills Fans by Beating Manchester City on Penalties in UCL QF
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    Bernardo Silva went down the middle. Andriy Lunin didn't move! <a href="https://t.co/OjOHXvhtVQ">pic.twitter.com/OjOHXvhtVQ</a>

    Rüdiger's goal later sealed the upset, and now the team is going back to the UCL semifinals for the fourth straight time (and 12th time in 14 years).

    Real Madrid fans were clearly elated, and analysts were impressed as well. Meanwhile, others reveled in Manchester City's loss.

    Colin Millar @Millar_Colin

    Real Madrid have all-season been without Courtois, Alaba, Eder Militao with ACL injuries, midfielder Tchouaméni has often had to play there, he was suspended tonight too. Just 20 league goals conceded, 8 points clear at the top and into UCL semi-finals. Some achievement.

    Brendan Boyle @BrendyBoyle

    Don't think Real Madrid and Ancelotti (and Zidane in the past) get the credit they deserve for being so mentally tough in these type of games, being able to get world class players to put in an absolutely massive shift for the team.

    Xav Salazar @XavsFutbol

    The absolute biggest appreciation for Antonio Rudiger. He saw all his fellow defensive partners fall to injuries, and he rose to the occasion to consistently hold the line when it matters most. An absolute monster of a CB. So incredibly grateful he plays for Real Madrid. <a href="https://t.co/TeCs3ShlLH">pic.twitter.com/TeCs3ShlLH</a>

    Kelvin Odanz @MrOdanz

    This is what Real Madrid lives for. This is what makes us Real Madrid. This is why we are kings of this competition. Hala Madrid!!!! <a href="https://t.co/aBfkzfQOj6">pic.twitter.com/aBfkzfQOj6</a>

    WolfRMFC @WolfRMFC

    Nah but can we talk about how Barca and Atletico fans tuned in to hate-watch us today and they suffered like us for 120 mins just to see Real Madrid win the most Real Madrid fashion in the end lmaoooo

    Noodle Vini @vini_ball

    I'm so gassed man, I don't even know what I'm doing, I don't know what to tweet, I just know I love Real Madrid so much...<br><br>This club defines all the laws, all the rules, all the percentages, I don't even know what I'm saying HALA MADRID 🤍

    Mod @CFCMod_

    LETS ALL LAUGH AT MANCHESTER CITY😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    Kam #8🏁 @Culturecams

    This Man City &amp; Arsenal FEAST. <a href="https://t.co/UoxFOP5FV1">pic.twitter.com/UoxFOP5FV1</a>

    gvardiolszn @etihadstoner

    "Nobody cares about man city"<br><br>Rival fans when we lose: <a href="https://t.co/5oEE1RnCRP">pic.twitter.com/5oEE1RnCRP</a>

    Manchester City now turns its attention toward winning the Premier League. With six matches remaining, the Citizens have 76 points, just one ahead of second-place Arsenal.

    As for Real Madrid, they'll now face Bayern in the semifinals. Dortmund will take on PSG in the other semi.