Man City Rout Real Madrid 4-0 to Reach Champions League Final
Silva's First-Half Double Seals Aggregate Victory
London, UK - May 4, 2023
Manchester City have stormed into the Champions League final after delivering a dominant 4-0 thrashing of Real Madrid in the second leg of their semi-final clash at the Bernabeu. The resounding victory secured a comfortable 5-1 aggregate win for Pep Guardiola's men.
Bernardo Silva emerged as the star of the show, bagging a quickfire double in the first half to put City in the driver's seat. The Portuguese playmaker opened the scoring in the 19th minute with a clinical finish before doubling his tally just nine minutes later with a sublime solo effort.
Real Madrid, despite fielding a star-studded lineup, struggled to find their rhythm. The hosts were repeatedly caught off guard by City's lightning-fast attacks, leaving goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois exposed to a barrage of shots.
The second half saw City continue to dominate proceedings, with Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden adding further goals in the 73rd and 90th minutes, respectively. The visitors' defense stood firm, denying Real Madrid any consolation goals.
With this triumph, Manchester City secure their place in the Champions League final for the second time in three seasons. They will face the winner of the other semi-final clash between Liverpool and Villarreal.
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