UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals: Match Information, Stats, and More
Manchester City Dethrones Real Madrid with a Dominant Display
Manchester City put on a clinical performance to defeat Real Madrid 2-0 in the second leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal tie, advancing to the semifinals with a 3-1 aggregate victory. Bernardo Silva opened the scoring in the 37th minute, pouncing on a loose ball after a Real Madrid giveaway. Just before half-time, Silva doubled City's lead with a decisive finish.
Real Madrid struggled to create clear-cut chances throughout the match, and despite a second-half surge, they were unable to find a breakthrough. City's defense stood firm, with the likes of Ruben Dias and Aymeric Laporte putting in strong performances.
Manager Pep Guardiola was delighted with his team's display, but he was quick to caution against complacency. "They are a great team, and they will never give up," Guardiola said. "We have to be prepared for a tough battle in the second leg."
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Despite the defeat, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti believes his team can still turn things around in the second leg. "We need to be more clinical in front of goal," Ancelotti said. "We had some good chances, but we couldn't take them."
Ancelotti also praised Manchester City's performance, saying they are a "very strong team." However, he insisted that Real Madrid will not give up hope. "We have to believe that we can do it," Ancelotti said. "We have a proud history in this competition, and we will fight until the end."
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