City Double Their Lead

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Man City Into Final as Real Madrid Are Stunned

City Double Their Lead

Manchester City have reached the Champions League final after beating Real Madrid 2-0 on the night and 3-1 on aggregate. Bernardo Silva gave City the lead in the first half, and a Militao own goal gave them a comfortable cushion in the second half. Real Madrid were unable to find a way back into the game, and City will now face Inter Milan in the final in Istanbul on 29 May.

The Briefing

The teams played out a draw 1-1 in the first leg at the Bernabeu last week, but it was City who took the lead in the second leg at the Etihad Stadium through Silva's goal in the 37th minute. The Portuguese midfielder curled a shot into the top corner from the edge of the area and celebrated passionately in front of the home supporters.

Real Madrid tried to find a way back into the game and substitute Karim Benzema did put the ball in the net shortly after coming on, but the goal was ruled out for offside. City doubled their lead in the second half when Rodri's shot from outside the area took a deflection off Militao and went into the net. Real Madrid were unable to find a way back into the game, and City will now face Inter Milan in the final.

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