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Manchester City\u2019s dreams of retaining the Champions League were shattered after a dramatic penalty shoot-out loss to Real Madrid.<\/p>\n
Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic both missed from the spot as City were beaten 4-3 on penalties after their pulsating quarter-final tie ended 4-4 on aggregate.<\/p>\n
Rodrygo had given Real an early lead in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium but City otherwise dominated and, after creating a host of chances, finally made it 1-1 on the night through Kevin De Bruyne in the 76th minute.<\/p>\n
De Bruyne spurned a good chance to win the tie in normal time and Erling Haaland had earlier hit the crossbar but it was the competition\u2019s record 14-time winners who ultimately prevailed.<\/p>\n
It was harsh on City, who had immediately set out their stall to dominate possession.<\/p>\n
Despite their control, however, the hosts looked vulnerable to the counter-attack and were caught out after 12 minutes.<\/p>\n
Jude Bellingham brilliantly controlled a high ball with the outside of his foot and found Federico Valverde, who in turn fed Vinicius Junior in the box.<\/p>\n
Vinicius pulled back for Rodrgyo and, although Ederson did well to beat out his powerful first-time shot, he could do nothing to deny his fellow Brazilian on the rebound.<\/p>\n
City stepped up the tempo in response and created a host of chances.<\/p>\n
Haaland sent a header against the bar and Silva missed the rebound before De Bruyne forced Andriy Lunin to save from 25 yards.<\/p>\n
Jack Grealish twice went close with two efforts deflected wide and De Bruyne had two attempts on goal direct from corners, with Lunin palming both over.<\/p>\n
\n<\/blockquote>\nPhil Foden also missed the target as City kept up the pressure but Josko Gvardiol needed to block a Dani Carvajal shot to prevent Real snatching a second on the break.<\/p>\n
City started the second half strongly and Nacho needed to scramble clear off the line with Haaland lurking after a mix-up in the Real box.<\/p>\n
Yet Foden could only manage a weak shot at Lunin and there were signs of frustration as the game passed the hour mark with Pep Guardiola trying to rouse the crowd.<\/p>\n
City pressed on with Grealish shooting at Lunin and their persistence finally paid off as Antonio Rudiger could only half-clear a cross from substitute Jeremy Doku and De Bruyne clipped home the loose ball.<\/p>\n
\n<\/blockquote>\nWith the crowd energised, City stepped on the accelerator and De Bruyne sent a dipping shot narrowly over before skying an even better chance.<\/p>\n
City kept the pressure on until the end of normal time but could not find a way through Real\u2019s stubborn defence.<\/p>\n
Haaland was sacrificed for extra time and Foden spurned a good chance when he mis-kicked in front of goal.<\/p>\n
Real attacks remained rare but Kyle Walker, underlining an impressive return after injury, raced back to prevent Vinicius escaping and Rudiger put a chance over.<\/p>\n
It came down to penalties and, although Ederson lifted City by saving from Luka Modric, Lunin denied both Silva and Kovacic to send Real through. LiveScore: Live Sport Updates<\/p>\n
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