Man City knocked out of Champions League by Real Madrid
Manchester City's Champions League aspirations were abruptly halted by Real Madrid in a captivating quarter-final showdown that culminated in a tense penalty shootout at Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City's Champions League aspirations were abruptly halted by Real Madrid in a captivating quarter-final showdown that culminated in a tense penalty shootout at Etihad Stadium.
The countdown has begun for the UEFA Champions League to unveil the champion of the 2023/2024 edition. Reigning titleholder Manchester City faces a tough challenge as they strive to lift the trophy once more.
In this thrilling outcome, Messi was able to celebrate his well-deserved recognition as the world's best player, thanking the national team captains for tipping the balance in his favor in a tight tiebreaker.
"I am grateful for the career I had and that I got to live," said Messi.
Manchester City are the best team in Europe, which automatically makes them the best in the world, and whatever happens in the Champions League final against Inter Milan on June 10 won't change that. Just ask Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, who were torn apart in a 4-0 dismantling in the semifinal second-leg at the Etihad Stadium.
Manchester City suffered one of the most remarkable Champions League collapses as Real Madrid came back from the abyss to set up a final showdown with Liverpool.
Manchester City will take a slender Champions League semi-final advantage to the Bernabeu after winning a seven-goal first-leg classic against Real Madrid at Etihad Stadium.
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Thomas Tuchel got the better of his Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola for the third time since succeeding sacked Frank Lampard in January to bring European club football's biggest prize back to Stamford Bridge for the first time since 2012.