Real Madrid Stuns Manchester City with Last-Minute Heroics
Rodrygo's Late Brace Sends Madrid to UCL Final
Benzema Penalty Seals Semifinal Triumph
In a thrilling and dramatic Champions League semifinal second leg, Real Madrid stunned Manchester City with a remarkable 3-1 victory at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. Despite trailing 1-0 on the night and 5-3 on aggregate heading into the 90th minute, Madrid rallied with two stunning goals from Rodrygo in the dying moments to force extra time.
Rodrygo's first goal came in the 90th minute, canceling out Riyad Mahrez's 73rd-minute strike that had put City on the brink of victory. Just one minute later, the Brazilian forward struck again, heading home a cross to level the aggregate score and send the Bernabeu into a frenzy.
With the momentum firmly on Madrid's side, the hosts continued to push forward in extra time. In the 95th minute, Karim Benzema converted a penalty to put Madrid ahead for the first time in the tie. City were unable to respond, and the final whistle blew with Madrid securing a stunning 6-5 aggregate victory.
The result means Madrid will face Liverpool in the Champions League final on May 28 in Paris. It will be Madrid's 17th appearance in the European Cup final, a record they share with Liverpool.
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