Real Madrid beats Man City 4-3 on penalties to advance to the Champions League semifinals
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Real Madrid advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League after beating Manchester 4-3 on penalties at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday.
Antonio Rudiger struck the decisive spot kick after the game had finished 1-1 through extra time and 4-4 on aggregate.
Bernardo Silva and Mateo Kovacic both saw their penalties saved in the shootout as defending champion City was eliminated by record 14-time winner Madrid.
Rodrygo fired Madrid ahead in the 12th minute with a twice-taken effort from close range to beat City goalkeeper Ederson on the rebound.
City dominated the game from then on with Kevin De Bruyne leveling in the 76th by lifting a shot high into the net from close range.
The match was tied 4-4 on aggregate after the first leg ended 3-3 in Madrid last week.
Rudiger came closest to scoring in the first half of extra time when he fired over from close range just before the break.
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James Robson, The Associated Press